Andrey Rublev Bravely Calls for Peace Amidst War in Ukraine
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Andrey Rublev is one of the best tennis players in the world, and he's also one of the bravest, as he called for peace after the War in Ukraine broke out.
After beating Alexander Zverev at the 2023 Dubai Championships, Rublev spoke about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While many tennis players and athletes avoided making statements, he didn't want to stay silent.
According to Rublev, he couldn't "act like nothing happened." He was sad about people in Ukraine suffering, especially during the time when we could be much more informed what's going on around the world.
"You cannot act like nothing happened because it's horrible. Like I was saying all the time, it's crazy that so many just normal citizens suffering, dying. Is just not easy."
"It's not easy that it's happening in our time when we have all the mobile phones, Internet, social media. There is kids, they just want to do TikTok. In the end happens at the same time these things. It's tough to just understand."
Rublev also admitted that the war has affected him. He tries not to think about it, but at the end of the day, the only thing he hopes for is peace.
"Of course it's affecting. Doesn't matter how you try to do other stuff. The only thing I hope that soon is going to be peace in every countries. Doesn't matter where."
Rublev also showed that he doesn't think only about Ukraine. Although that conflict has been in the spotlight recently, the Russian player is aware of the fact that there are many conflicts all around the world.
He would be the happiest if we were able to avoid all conflicts and wars, which are currently ongoing.
"I hope is going to be peace in our countries. I hope is going to be peace in other countries where is happening the wars now. It's horrible in our time, this generation, can happen those things."
