Tearful Oliynykova demands Shnaider face sanctions for ‘supporting war’ Oleksandra Oliynykova has called for sanctions against Diana Shnaider for participating in a Gazprom-funded exhibition in Russia and allegedly liking pro-Vladimir Putin posts. Oliynykova criticized sports governing bodies for their “hypocrisy” in not sanctioning such actions, comparing it to playing for sponsors of war crimes. Shnaider, however, stated she had no idea about Oliynykova’s comments and saw the exhibition as an opportunity to play in front of her family.

• Oleksandra Oliynykova wants Diana Shnaider sanctioned for playing in a Gazprom-funded exhibition in Russia.
• Oliynykova presented evidence of Shnaider at the exhibition and allegedly liking pro-Putin posts.
• Oliynykova accused Gazprom of financing war crimes and compared the exhibition to playing for Nazi Germany.
• Shnaider stated she was unaware of the comments and viewed the exhibition as a chance to play for family.
• Oliynykova, whose father and boyfriend are volunteers for the Ukrainian army, lives and trains in Kyiv.
• She believes silence is not an option and aims to help Ukraine win the war.
• Oliynykova emphasizes that her actions are about humanity and standing against evil, not just politics.
• Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka also advanced in the French Open.