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Russian lawmakers accuse handshake with Russian citizen of being propaganda

Zhurova describes Kostatkina and Kostyuk's handshake as lacking significance, claiming it to be mere propaganda.

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Zhurova on the Handshake of Kasatkina and Kostyuk: Unremarkable, a Matter of Propaganda
Zhurova on the Handshake of Kasatkina and Kostyuk: Unremarkable, a Matter of Propaganda

Russian lawmakers accuse handshake with Russian citizen of being propaganda

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Russian Parliament Member Slams Handshake between Tennis Players as 'Propaganda'

The handshake between Ukrainian tennis whiz Marta Kostyuk and Russian-turned-Australian athlete Dar'ia Kasatkina during a tournament in Rome has drawn controversial comments.

State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova has branded the friendly greeting as "manipulative propaganda." According to Sport24, Zhurova accused Kostyuk of intentionally snubbing Russian players, stating, "This is a calculated move from Ukraine: we'll shake hands with you only if you're not Russian. What's the deal? Has Kasatkina given up speaking Russian? This is propaganda meant to encourage everyone to flee Russia. They've put Kostyuk up to it, and they'll sing her praises."

The showdown between Kostyuk and Kasatkina rang in at 1 hour and 28 minutes, with Kostyuk victorious, 6:4, 6:2. Kostyuk served three aces, committed six double faults, and converted six of her break points. Kasatkina, on the other hand, had no aces, made five double faults, and only converted three of her nine break points.

Next up for Kostyuk is Leila Fernandez from Canada, who edged out Croatian Antonia Ružić in their match.

Kasatkina's decision to switch her nationality to Australian was publicized on March 29.

In the past, Kasatkina was characterized as an irate individual.

It's worth mentioning, Kostyuk's stance against shaking hands with Russian players stems from her stand against Russia's actions in Ukraine. Her decision to extend an olive branch to Kasatkina was a gesture of respect for Kasatkina's defiance and her choice to renounce Russian citizenship[1][2].

The term 'propaganda' employed by Zhurova stems from the political context, suggesting she perceives this public gesture as promoting a political message or stance at odds with Russia's interests or actions[1]. However, Zhurova's specific reasoning or statements about why she considers it propaganda aren't provided here. Such labelling may be utilized to criticize or undermine the political implications of a public gesture, especially when players from opposing factions are involved, as in the case of a conflict.

  1. Svetlana Zhurova, a Russian Parliament member, denounced the handshake between Marta Kostyuk and Dar'ia Kasatkina as "manipulative propaganda."
  2. Kasatkina, who is now an Australian athlete, was criticized by Zhurova for intentionally snubbing Russian players, which Zhurova claims is part of a calculated move from Ukraine to encourage everyone to flee Russia.
  3. In the general-news section, it was announced that Kostyuk's next opponent will be Leila Fernandez from Canada, after she edged out Croatian Antonia Ružić in their match.
  4. The sports headlines also revealed that Kasatkina's decision to switch her nationality to Australian was made public on March 29.
  5. Kasatkina's defiance and renunciation of Russian citizenship has earned her respect from Kostyuk, despite their ongoing political disagreements, as evidenced by Kostyuk's decision to extend an olive branch to Kasatkina during their tennis match.

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