Kasatkina's refusal of Russian citizenship: propagandist Sobchak mentioned the tennis player's orientation.

Ksenia Sobchak is surprised by Daria Kasatkina's refusal to accept Russian citizenship due to her relationship with a girl.

Propagandist Ksenia Sobchak commented on the tennis player Daria Kasatkina's refusal of Russian citizenship. She noted that Kasatkina has a girl, and such relationships are not supported in Russia. Sobchak expressed surprise over the hysteria surrounding this situation and said that if it is better for Kasatkina, she should not be oppressed.

“I am amazed at why such a loud discussion has happened? If Daria has found her happiness further without us in Russia, nobody has the right to judge her for this. Let her live as she wants, as it is convenient for her, and let her do what brings her true happiness,” Sobchak stated.

Kasatkina ranks 12th in the WTA rankings and has earned over $13.1 million in prize money. She has obtained a permanent residency visa in Australia and plans to live in Melbourne. Kozhevnikov, a former hockey player, accused Boris Yeltsin of the fact that Kasatkina changed her citizenship to Australian and expressed concerns about the athlete's upbringing. Yeltsin died in 2007 when Kasatkina was 9 years old.