Victoria Azarenka 'devastated' by Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for 'peace and end to war'

Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka says she is “devastated” by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 32-year-old is one of the most prominent athletes from Belarus and is one of two top-20 women's players from the country along with world No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka.

Ad/> Belarus is a close ally of Russia and missiles directed at Ukraine have reportedly been launched from there this week. /> Australian Open'She is a mini Serena' — Azarenka on Williams family and her social network24/01/2022 AT 13:03 “I am devastated by the actions that have taken place over the last several days — against — and in Ukraine,” said former world No. 1 Azarenka on Twitter.

“It’s heartbreaking to see how many innocent people have been affected and continue to be affected by such violence. Since my early childhood, I have always seen and experienced Ukrainian and Belarusian people, as well as both nations, friendly and supportive of one another. Svitolina wears yellow and blue in Mexico win Russia, Belarus banned from team events “It is hard to witness the violent separation that is currently taking place instead of supporting and finding compassion for each other.

My heart is with everyone directly and indirectly impacted by this war that is causing such pain and suffering for so many. I hope and wish for peace and an end to the war.” Azarenka is the latest tennis player to speak out against the invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian Elina Svitolina wore blue and gold colours as she beat Russian Anastasia Potapova in Mexico on Tuesday.