Ukrainian karateka refused to take a joint photo with a Russian after the competition.

Ukrainian karateka Yevhen Melnyk refused to take a photo together with the Russian athlete at the awards ceremony. This was reported by 'Grapevine'.

13-year-old Melnyk won bronze at the karate competitions in Spain. He refused to take a joint photo with the Russian athlete during the award ceremony.

The karateka from the 'Segun' club left the podium, ignoring the organizers' attempts to stop him.

It should be noted that the defense forces eliminated a traitor from Crimea - footballer and futsal player Oleksiy Yablonsky.

Oleksiy Yablonsky was born on June 6, 1989, and was a graduate of Sevastopol football.

As part of the 'PFS' club (Sevastopol), he played in the championships of Ukraine in futsal and beach football. In 2010, he was even called up to the youth national team of Ukraine in futsal.

He also played for the 'Krymeteplytsia' team in the First League of football, and for the 'Mir' club in the Second League.

After the annexation of Crimea, Yablonsky continued his career on the occupied peninsula in the so-called 'Premier League of the Crimean Football Union.'

He left behind a wife and two children.

Analysis:

This news tells about the act of Ukrainian karateka Yevhen Melnyk, who refused to take a photo together with a Russian athlete at the awards. This act can be perceived as a manifestation of patriotism and support for Ukraine in the context of the conflict in Donbas and the annexation of Crimea. Furthermore, the news also mentions the sports achievements of Oleksiy Yablonsky and his connection to Crimea, indicating the importance of Ukrainian athletes and their role in supporting the national idea.