or just ban belarusians and russians. it will send a message to Putin that we don't accept this shitshow.

BAN THE RUSSIANS who have such horrible comments about Ukraine!!

Ukrainian is the most stupid nation in the world.

It's symbolic! People should put themselves in the situation that these poor girls are in. Their families and friends are being threatened each day.

She has been doing this all along. Initially it was encouraged by the West including UK's act of disrespecting players of russian origin including Rybakina.

Don't agree with some of that...

Easy to say when your friends, family and countrymen are not being slaughtered for no reason.. Homes, lives, men, women children dying cause Putin is a despot. And the Russian public (not all mind you) go along with it. She has every right to feel how she does and do what she does. And she does not back away from it in interviews.

"Focus on your tennis" and forget the disaster that is taking place in your country, your support for Ukraine is either is not sufficiently deep or you do not fully appreciate how it feels to have your country and people blown to pieces by invaders. I too have no grudge against Sablenka but her country is supporting the invasion and that inevitably means she has become an innocent victim of her nation's involvement. There are millions of innocent victims in Ukraine, please let us concentrate on them. Best wishes P.

Bollocks idiot

Ukraine is a terrorist state, unfortunately.

You are right .Ask the Sioux and Apache in North Amerika

Tell them TO GTF

Boris Johnson refused a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in 2022 in Istanbul and Selenskyi did what Boris Johnson told him. Selenskyi is a puppet.

The British are not really British they are Vikings, French, German and Dutch and now Indian and Pakistani and Jamaican please blame it on all those.

You have to wonder don't you? Boris Johnson went to Ukraine to put the stop to Zelensky making overtures to diplomacy and to keep the war going. Presumably for his American masters of war. If they are going to ask question all about war why don't they ask something like that?

I think you are the thick one, as a Russian speaker, Russians use the phrase of "we want peace"....But their understanding of "peace" is destruction of Ukraine. Also the word peace in Russian also means world - мир....And one of their slogans for this war is Русский мир...Which is to confuse on purpose and in a way a cruel joke... Because we all know they don't want any peace, they are here to expand their Russian world... Conquer more land...

It is a matter of principle. Their country is under attack, and that's the only thing they can do to express their feelings in court. Same thing happened in the US with black football players taking a knee during the anthem

@@cherylbermudez5452 Taking a knee during American Football is totally different than this stupid girl not shaking hands. You idiot.

Why should they show respect to any Russians while their country is being tortured!!

Exactly.

Why? It is context of her life, context of her training and personality. Her friends are in danger, her relatives definitely also (because all territory of Ukraine is reachable by russian rockets). And she trains in this constant stress and pressure. And that definitely shaped her personality and motivation.

@@AndrewKobylin you are right, the same story with Djokovic, 199) USA , including 27 richest countries on the world was bombing Serbia,killing serbian kids, that's why Djokovic is #1 , but I don't remember they talked so much about NATO killing serbian kids

I would like to see how during war in Serbia Albanian sportsman will shake hand of Serbian sportsman.

@@AndrewKobylin it wasn't Serbian Albanian wor, it was NATO aggression on Serbia, what means if NATO did right thing at that time, Russia doing right thing at this time, if Russt is wrong at this time then NATO need to pay a lot of money for aggression 1999.

she stated several times that she doesn't want to talk about this or that the war is bad blah blah blah...it just shows that shes a muppet of belarusian government

Totally agree. We should respect the fact that she has a nationality even if this nationality disturbs the EU.

Uff, I would be careful with my words on such a huge topic. As long as you haven't lived through the traumas of war, I wouldn't judge someone. If you critique her education, I must say: you seem to lack compassion.

@@marcelredplanet3765 It doesn't mean she gets a free pass to be disrespectful towards others.

@@marcelredplanet3765 If I lack compassion, you lack a brain. Pay attention, closely, and not to whatever it is you see in the blank spaces.

Excellent point. Anyone who comes from a country that's been through communism or another authoritarian regime can confirm this. Martina Navratilova can confirm this. You think thrice before you say anything against your regime, knowing your whole extended family actually still lives there. I'm absolutely pro Ukraine too, but Marta should understand this aspect.

Russia is criminal mafia style regime. There were famous people who spoke against the regime and they ended up badly - litvinienko, politkovska, nemtsov and so on. Same belarus - also criminal regime. It's completely understandable that these people, these tennis players from russia and belarus are not speaking bravely against this war. Be cause they would become "traitors" (proclaimed by the state media) in those countries. No one wants to be a "public enemy" in their own country.

Did other sports star spoke to the American and west when they are invade the Iraq and libiya etc they killed millions of people all around the world (this not a ukrain war America using the ukrain teratory)

You have the luxury of not knowing what war in your country is like. Many of you want Ukrainian athletes to pretend like industrialized murder isn't going on in their country at the hands of Russia. You want them to act like cowards and shut up and entertain you so that you don't have to think about any of this, which is so selfish and pathetic. As far as Russia retaliating against athletes speaking out, yes that's a risk, but Ukrainians are being premeditatedly killed in a war of choice by Russia, what's more important, staying silent when you have a platform or condemning an illegal and immoral war to bring attention to the absolute madness of it all. Grow up all of you.

Her Russian and Belarusian opponents could use their platform to openly reject Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of their Ukrainian opponents country. Think about it, there are soldiers and regular civilians being premeditatedly killed, infrastructure being smashed up, and land being stolen, all on the the whims of a mad man and the tens of millions that support his actions inside of Russia, but here too many of you are worried about decorum and a sport, because thats more important to you. As far as I'm concerned, no Russian...Not ONE should be allowed to compete anywhere international on the world stage, until Russia is completely removed from every inch of Ukrainian territory. Slava Ukraini!!!

She is just a petty woman and not so good tennis player that is why she wanted to eliminate better competitors from the game. Tennis should not be a place where politics is being played.

There is a strong European lobby that is against Russia and Belarus participating in international competitions, including the Olympics. So it's not unusual.

She’s so entitled. What’s next? Maybe she shouldn’t even play and just go collect all the trophies-because in her head she clearly deserves it 🙄

@@yo2trader539 I think this lobby is earning to get access to wast Russian resources, gas and clean wather. On-going story. US is attacking only countries that have mineral resources and especially oil. Just take a look at the history of the recent wars.

@@branka570 She isn't entitled. Imagine how would you feel if your country was invaded by some other country.

How about tell Putin to quit invading people’s countries??? Playing the victim card yet pride yourself on your dictator’s flag.

Right on 🎯

They won't because sports is politics. Ask Scottish/Irish/English football fans.

@@oleksandradmytruk And Djokovic

fuck Russia and fuck Lukaschenka puppets.

@@michaelmartin9447 she’s not a politician so she doesn’t have to shake hands to everybody

@@michaelmartin9447 egg pie , shaking hands after a match is not a tradition ,

@@michaelmartin9447 tennis was invented by aristocrats , in those days hand shakes was not yet

France has no say in how Ukrainian people should treat the aggressors and their representatives. Sabalenka shakes hands with Lukashenka, so she shouldn't care about Kostyuk. You however will have to cope or keep your mouth shut and honor the lives that have been laid for France's safety including.

What to negotiate here?You propose to negotiate somebodies lives?The same what happened after ll WW? Negotiators then divided Europe without recognition that during this war countries was fighting against two aggressors :Germany and Russia.The politicians played then their own game . They do not care about people well being. Poland for example which was attack by German first and a little later by Russia during llWW was victimized by both aggressors. They rise against both , fight on alliance side , their army was used by many countries to be freed from German occupation.After all of this ,even as the “winners “of this war they was rubbed by Russian 1/3of their territory with blessing from alliance side .No reparations, nothing.Whole country completely destroyed, left by the west under wing of supervision of aggressor who join Germany in the begin of this war to attack the Poland. That is why Polish people understand what it mean to be left alone by their alliance.That is why they support Ukrainian in their fight.

Shame on you supporting children killer.

@@oleksandradmytruk As Polit Kommissar of Stalinist type, YOU should keep your mouth shut. Cheeky propaganda supported by the most corrupt country in Europe has no place in sports.

Sorry, but the French could learn A LOT from the Ukrainian people. They could learn that you don't have to fall to the ground and allow an invading force to take your country in a matter of days. These French fans can boo all they like, I salute Marta for standing up strong against the despicable Russian (and Lukashenko) aggression. If this includes refusing to shake hands, that's her decision. She's a proud Ukrainian.

If you’re country is invaded, and you got other tennis players funded by Goverment support (Putin financially supports Russian tennis players) and Russian players don’t support or secretly support it, and remain to play the quite game because in reality, they don’t care or not their problem….. I don’t know about you but I would pick my country and people over privileged lifestyle….. nothing personal, you just let a dictator get a hold of you for not having a voice, and I wouldn’t let spread your cowardness.

Bravo

@@ranlocollt2717 Bravo for what being more supportive for aggressor then victim?

@@beata5731 she's a tennis player, not an aggressor

She is Ukrainian and is allowed to use any platform to tell the world what is happening to her poor tortured homeland.

her responses are purely crap

Perfectly said!

Totally agree. Also I find it understandable that Marta isn't in the emotional position to understand what Aryna might go through and I wouldn't critique her on that. It is a tough situation for everyone, also the tournaments and the tour in general.

@@marcelredplanet3765 I agree and am so disappointed that the French booed a person who is suffering the pain of country where people are being murdered and their homes destroyed. Within living memory the French also suffered invasion, it appears not many now understand that pain.

I do not agreee. YOu comparre arrest to being bomed and dying and loosing everything. #stoprussianaggression #standwithUkraine

Belarus attacking Ukraine? Well well. I learn something new from Americans every day. Too bad you didn't feel so sorry for the children of Iraq as you do for the ukrainians. Also Marta was not feeling bad for the children of Donbass when her fellow countrymen were slaughterring them for 8 years. So no respect for her and no respect for the Americans. She is just a hypocrite and a horrible person.

@@frogkiller8754 You really do not have a firm grasp on facts. As to the "slaughter" of Ukrainians in Donbass by Ukrainians you may need to rephrase that, it was indeed a very bad period that was stoked by Russia to create the propaganda you have swallowed whole. The same is happening in Moldova now so presumably you think that country should also be invaded? As to Iraq please don't assume I wasn't against that war, it was a huge mistake and many people needlessly died. However to come to the conclusion that the Ukrainians need to be invaded and die in the same numbers because of a mistake in Iraq is really warped reasoning. Also you have completely overlooked the imperialist reasons for invasion and annexation, perhaps in your confusion you think the Americans have done the same therefore that is ok too. You seem to be both for war and against it at the same time. I am not happy at all with the invasions of Iraq but I would not wish the same on any other nation.

So if a country is invaded none of its people should protest and if they are tempted to they should change their profession? Of course she is being provocative that is what protest is. You are protesting against her actions, should you should change they way you are and go away?

Aigul , You are talking rubbish

@@fairman1455 I agree

@@fairman1455 No, it's not rubbish, my friend. It's bullshit. Completely. Think twice next time before you post something, @Aigul Kutanova. She has every right to say what she feels and comment on the war the way she wants. Clearly you have ''feelings'' for russian d*gs. Besides those journalists are scum asking her such questions. How she feels about war? Ask her something about tennis not the war. Morons.

Slava Ukraini!

Do you understand civilization mean! Stupid question.

Lol sport is political by nature always has been always will

That's more than naive it is a complete failure to understand the pain and suffering of a people being murdered and their homes destroyed. Ukraine is being invaded, that is disrespect of the highest order, refusing a handshake pales into insignificance by comparison . Nothing one does is ever free of politics, particularly representing a country. Athletes should stay away from politics, so you assume they don't vote for their leaders, really. You are worried about someone having to shake hands with a person from an enemy state, really? Be "respectful" while your country is being destroyed, how sanctimonious. Shame on the French for booing. How would they have felt under the same circumstances, i.e. being made to play against Nazi Germany players whilst their country was being invaded during WWII? I am sure Sabalenka is a decent person but that is not the point. There were many decent people in Nazi Germany too but it was not business as usual then so why now?

@@Paul-rm9ev WWWAAAAAAHHH

You think what they are going through is a Video game that they should stay away from it?

@@Paul-rm9ev Ukraine isn’t the only place in the world with war. The tennis world should show the same amount attention to Ukraine as they do to the other countries at war

@@ashandesilva9455 You are right of course but the match in question involved a Ukrainian being booed for not shaking hands with a citizen from a country supporting and aiding the invasion and slaughter within her country. I understand her actions and would not boo her. She has the right to protest but been accused of being disrespectful. The greater disrespect in my opinion is invading a country, destroying its people, their homes and then trying to annex it. She has every right to feel unhappy with the situation that tennis has placed her in.

She has everything to do with the war. She could use her platform to reject Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of her opponents country. Think about it, there are soldiers and regular civilians being premeditatedly killed, infrastructure being smashed up, and land being stolen, all on the the whims of a mad man and the tens of millions that support his actions inside of Russia, but here you are worried about decorum. As far as I'm concerned, no Russian should be allowed to compete anywhere international on the world stage. Slava Ukraini!!!

@@hcpalmer as you did for all wars in the world recently??!! Did you say something against wars in Iraq, Avganistan, Jordan, Somalia, Serbia, Yugoslavia,....etc...?? Of course not. Can you please shut up!!@

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She actually came off as very entitled and rude

NEVER RUDE -.JUST RIGHT ON!!!

She doesn't need to respect anyone and she owes nothing to anyone. But I'm glad she got your butt hurt

@@oleksandradmytruk You seem perturbed dear. Thanks for worrying about my butt 🤣

@@pawshands9706 perturbed? 😂 But it's not me whining over a handshake in a KZfaq comments section dear 😘 anyways have a nice day, a man of peace ✌️

@@oleksandradmytruk Don't sweat small stuff honey 😉... Wars won't end and athletes aren't responsible.

People who don't know anything about the war should not opine on it!

AGREED!!!

@Matthew steele ou are the biggest 🤡Sabalenka plays her fans royally

Other way around

Ukraine athletes need to stop the cry baby routine. Aryna is just a better person!@@henrybrill4354

MARTA is amazing g and the clown who criticized her is a disgrace to themselves!!

Marta is a sore loser, Anya rules. Really tiresome all these Ukraine cry babies. Corrupt leader, also a dictator leading Ukraine to its death. Start the peace talks. All clowns!!!@@lucypedzinski1403

When boos are right 🎯

@@pawshands9706 I bet booing is the only thing you're capable of 😂 Oh, and also whining over handshakes as if there is nothing more important than that 🤡

STUPID PEOPLE BOO!!!

STUPID PEOPLE BOO!.

Another "WhatAboutWhatThey'reDoing" bit of nonsense! The Ukrainians are fighting for their lives and the lives of their countrymen. WHAT ABOUT the Russians INVADING a neighboring country? Stealing land? Killing innocent children? and on and on and on. Take your opinions and gtfo of here.

Exactly! Aryna Sabalenka did not choose where to be born. You said it does not matter who is on the other side of the court., just try to play your best tennis. You are continuing the War with the Russian and Belarus players by not shaking hands. Why are you bringing politics into it?

@eah8101 imagine a scenario in which your hometown is being attacked, you lost friends and family....I would love to see how much you will be willing to shake hands with people who invaded your country. It is disgusting.

@@victoriaburke4340 Belarus did not 'attack' Ukraine -- it's true that Belarus is an ally of Russia, but that is still no excuse not to shake hands after a tennis match -- it's the principle that sport should not be politicized -- in that sense I do not particularly care about her feelings

@@eah8101 I don't think you care about anyone's feelings or principles. To be honest with you that's all I needed to hear, indeed a very privileged place to be in.....As someone with Ukrainian and Russian blood I would not even shake hands with my own relatives from Russia right now, because you don't realise those people don't deserve to be part of the western world. Go and watch some street interviews conducted by a Russian KZfaqr (4010) who asks them about Ukraine and the war...It is not just Ukraine that they hate but the entire Western world...And then their athletes compete in championships in Europe?!?! And like it or not she is part of a country that allowed Russia to invade from their border to Ukraine and provides a military support. Sabalenka never stated clear opposition against the Russian invasion, she only talked about peace... Russians use this term all the time in their propaganda to mislead but it means complete destruction of Ukraine. Some famous Russian people did speak out...She is exceptionally privileged she has the ability to do it, she is not your average "poor" Russian. I have 0 pity for her and my relatives quite frankly who would rather believe some random corrupt billionaire who runs their country than their own family being bombed every single day. So yeah you are very lucky you never had to experience anything like that and still care about hand shakes, must be nice.

@@victoriaburke4340 I don't care about your relatives or anyone's opinion about the SMO -- it isn't relevant to the issue of politicizing sport and the collective punishment of athletes it represents -- obviously the people who organized the tournament had no problem with a player from Belarus participating -- the West is *extremely* hypocritical about these matters -- the US and US athletes were never sanctioned after the US went halfway around the world to attack and destroy Iraq on false pretenses -- NATO attacked Serbia on behalf of an ethnic minority yet did not care at all about ethnic Russians in eastern Ukraine, who are also a minority -- and it is not Russia that is spreading Cold War rhetoric and expanding military alliances -- Russia did nothing for 8 years (that's a long time) about the conflict in eastern Ukraine -- JFK was willing to risk WWIII rather than accept Soviet military hardware in Cuba, yet Russia is supposed to do nothing as NATO expands right up to its borders, where the flight time to Moscow of a missile is not even a couple of minutes -- like I said, the West is full of hypocrites

Glory to Ukraine✊✊✊✊

Russian and Belarusian tennis players behaving lovely. Ukrainian tennis players are evil.

No

Zelensky is making too much money (US alone sent already over $180 Billion to Ukraine, more than Ukraine national GNP) to stop the war. Besides he is a narcisist and he uses war to be a player on the world stage. Otherwise he woudl just dance gay dances in tha cabarets.

So much Russian propaganda in all the nasty comments against Ukrainians !

And Russian and Belarusian players should all be Seeded 1st right

@@lotennaokeke3414 If they're good enough, yes. However, it shouldn't matter because they're not playing for their country. Her hatred is misdirected and unjustified towards her opponent. Through no fault of her own, she's being targeted for simply being Belarusian. If she feels so strongly about the war, what's she doing travelling the world playing tennis?

@@dickiesdocos she doesn't hate the tennis player, just the Country she represents.

​@@lotennaokeke3414if she didn't hate the player she would shake her hand

She's blaming the wrong people

lol