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Andrey Rublev, a Russian tennis player currently ranked 7th in the world, is speaking out against his country’s decision to enter war with Ukraine. The 24-year old used the immediate moments following his semi-final tournament win to pen "No War Please" in English onto the lens of a television camera.
As history has shown us, the Russian government does not take kindly to dissent in their own ranks. This makes Rublev’s written remark as brave as it is controversial.
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OutKick founder Clay Travis calls it a demonstration of "true courage."
Andrey Rublev (L) of Russia shakes hands with Hubert Hurkacz of Poland after winning their semi-final match during day 12 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
"Given the threats a Russian athlete can face from its government, this is what speaking truth to power actually looks like," tweeted Travis. "And this takes true courage."
Rublev didn’t just pen "No War Please" at a ho-hum tournament in the doldrums of summer. He spread his message after advancing the finals in the Dubai Championships.
Members of the crowd hold flags including an Ukrainian one during the semi-final match between Hubert Hurkacz of Poland and Andrey Rublev of Russia during day 12 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
On Thursday, Rublev told the media his athletic achievements mean little in the grand scheme of things.
"In these moments you realize that my match is not important. It’s not about my match, how it affect me. What’s happening is much more terrible."
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He added, "You realize how important is to have peace in the world and to respect each other no matter what, to be united. It’s about that we should be take care of our earth and of each other. This is the most important thing."
People rest in the Kyiv subway, using it as a bomb shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending troops and tanks from multiple directions in a move that could rewrite the world's geopolitical landscape. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Rather than take a knee in protest, Rublev decided to stand up and speak out against his country’s unjust aggression against Ukraine.
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