Russia-Ukraine war: Andrey Rublev states position, signs up with fellow compatriot Medvedev
Russian tennis gamer, Andrey Rublev, composed” no to war” on a video camera lens as he signed up with compatriot Daniil Medvedev in requiring peace.
Rublev defeated Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 7-5 7-6 (7-5) on Friday to advance to the last of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
After confirming his place in the final with either Denis Shapovalov or Jiri Vesely, the 24-year-old world number 7 took a charge.
He then scribed “no to war” on the lens of a television electronic camera.
It’s not uncommon for gamers to write messages on electronic camera lenses, but an appeal for peace was an emotive relocation from Rublev.
On Thursday, Russia got into Ukraine after weeks of rising political stress.
The dispute intensified on Friday, with reports of fighting within the capital city of Kyiv.
Rublev’s actions followed Medvedev, who will succeed Novak Djokovic, as world top next week, stated he wanted to “promote peace.”
Rublev had initially revealed his want peace at a news conference at the Dubai occasion.
“In these minutes, you realize that my match isn’t important,” Rublev said, with a video shared to his official Instagram account.
“It is not about my match, how it affects me. What is happening is far more dreadful.
“You understand how important it’s to have peace in the world and to appreciate each other no matter what, to be united.
“We need to take care of our Earth and of each other. This is the most essential thing.”
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