<p>Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament because of a panic attack brought on by a conversation the 33-year-old had days earlier with WTA chief executive Steve Simon about&nbsp;tennis's response to the Russian invasion.</p>

<p>"We are afraid, we feel empty. What is happening to Lesia is very sad. People who haven't experienced it can't really understand what it feels like to have no home, to feel safe nowhere, to have family in Ukraine, under the bombs, to know that Ukrainian cities are being destroyed. It's both fear and a great emptiness," Svitolina, who was the world number 20 when she took a break from the tour to give birth, told French sports daily l'Equipe.</p>

<p>"The WTA should have done more, much more, on many issues. Now it's too late. There have been a lot of press releases, a lot of interviews. It was useless," she said. The WTA, along with men's body ATP, welcomed Wimbledon organisers' decision to lift a ban on Russian and Belarusian players last Friday, allowing them to compete in the grasscourt Grand Slam this year as "neutral" athletes.</p>

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<p>Last week, Ukrainian&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;player Marta Kostyuk said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was wrong to argue that Russian and Belarus athletes can return to international competitions because they already compete without friction in some sports.</p>

<p>Asked what her reaction would be if they would be allowed to take part in next year's Olympics in Paris, Svitolina said: "I don't think about it. It's up to the Olympic Committee and the Ukrainian Committee to think about it and do their job! My job, as a player, is to get ready."</p>


Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament because of a panic attack brought on by a conversation the 33-year-old had days earlier with WTA chief executive Steve Simon about tennis's response to the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament because of a panic attack brought on by a conversation the 33-year-old had days earlier with WTA chief executive Steve Simon about tennis's response to the Russian invasion. "We are afraid, we feel empty. What is happening to Lesia is very sad. People who haven't experienced it can't really understand what it feels like to have no home, to feel safe nowhere, to have family in Ukraine, under the bombs, to know that Ukrainian cities are being destroyed. It's both fear and a great emptiness," Svitolina, who was the world number 20 when she took a break from the tour to give birth, told French sports daily l'Equipe. "The WTA should have done more, much more, on many issues. Now it's too late. There have been a lot of press releases, a lot of interviews. It was useless," she said. The WTA, along with men's body ATP, welcomed Wimbledon organisers' decision to lift a ban on Russian and Belarusian players last Friday, allowing them to compete in the grasscourt Grand Slam this year as "neutral" athletes. Also Read: British Boxer Amir Khan banned for two years for using prohibited substance Last week, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was wrong to argue that Russian and Belarus athletes can return to international competitions because they already compete without friction in some sports. Asked what her reaction would be if they would be allowed to take part in next year's Olympics in Paris, Svitolina said: "I don't think about it. It's up to the Olympic Committee and the Ukrainian Committee to think about it and do their job! My job, as a player, is to get ready."

Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina slams 'useless' WTA amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

<p>Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have come together to support the people of Ukraine.<br />
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Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, opened up about the crises her homeland is going through for the very first time.<br />
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On Thursday, the 38-year-old actress took to her Instagram and shared a video message on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the couple have also vowed for a donation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/no-batman-no-cannes-here-is-the-list-of-sanctions-imposed-on-russia-so-far-458930" hreflang="en">No Batman, No Cannes: Here is the list of sanctions imposed on Russia so far</a><br />
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''I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983. I came to America in 1991. I've always considered myself an American,'' the actress began. ''A proud American. I love everything this country has done for myself and my family. But, today, I have never been more proud to be a Ukrainian,'' she added.<br />
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“The events that have unfolded in Ukraine are devastating. There is no place in this world for this kind of unjust attack on humanity,” Mila added. Ashton continued, “And while we witnessed the bravery of the people of the country that she was born in, we are also witness to the needs of those who have chosen safety.”</p>

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<p>The couple have partnered with Airbnb and FlexPort.org to offer relief options for refugees.The couple says their goal is to reach $30 million.&nbsp;<br />
"The people of Ukraine are strong and brave but being strong and brave doesn't mean you're not worthy of support," Kunis said in a video posted to the GoFundMe campaign. "We need to support the people of Ukraine. Please help us."</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/i-stand-by-my-motherland-celebrities-from-ukraine-respond-to-russian-invasion-456843" hreflang="en">I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to Russian invasion</a><br />
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''Through GoFundMe, this fundraiser will provide an immediate impact on refugee and humanitarian aid efforts. The fund will benefit Flexport.org and Airbnb.org , two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most. Flexport.org is organizing shipments of relief supplies to refugee sites in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova. Airbnb.org is providing free, short-term housing to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Standing with Ukraine means supporting Ukrainians. #StandWithUkraine, '' the post caption reads.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;&nbsp;Kutcher has slammed the media in Russia for 'lying' as the country continues to invade Ukraine.&nbsp;Kutcher has been sharing posts on social media in support of Ukraine ever since Russia began its invasion a week back.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have come together to support the people of Ukraine. Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, opened up about the crises her homeland is going through for the very first time.

Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have come together to support the people of Ukraine. Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, opened up about the crises her homeland is going through for the very first time. On Thursday, the 38-year-old actress took to her Instagram and shared a video message on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the couple have also vowed for a donation. No Batman, No Cannes: Here is the list of sanctions imposed on Russia so far ''I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983. I came to America in 1991. I've always considered myself an American,'' the actress began. ''A proud American. I love everything this country has done for myself and my family. But, today, I have never been more proud to be a Ukrainian,'' she added. “The events that have unfolded in Ukraine are devastating. There is no place in this world for this kind of unjust attack on humanity,” Mila added. Ashton continued, “And while we witnessed the bravery of the people of the country that she was born in, we are also witness to the needs of those who have chosen safety.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) × The couple have partnered with Airbnb and FlexPort.org to offer relief options for refugees.The couple says their goal is to reach $30 million. "The people of Ukraine are strong and brave but being strong and brave doesn't mean you're not worthy of support," Kunis said in a video posted to the GoFundMe campaign. "We need to support the people of Ukraine. Please help us." I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to Russian invasion ''Through GoFundMe, this fundraiser will provide an immediate impact on refugee and humanitarian aid efforts. The fund will benefit Flexport.org and Airbnb.org , two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most. Flexport.org is organizing shipments of relief supplies to refugee sites in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova. Airbnb.org is providing free, short-term housing to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Standing with Ukraine means supporting Ukrainians. #StandWithUkraine, '' the post caption reads. Meanwhile, Kutcher has slammed the media in Russia for 'lying' as the country continues to invade Ukraine. Kutcher has been sharing posts on social media in support of Ukraine ever since Russia began its invasion a week back.

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