US Open: Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka

Sep 02, 2022

New York [US], September 2 : The bitterness and acrimony from Russia's special military operation in Ukraine was clearly visible on the tennis court...

Communication with Ukrainian side at talks with Moscow lost: Belarusian political expert

Mar 02, 2022

Moscow [Russia], March 2 (ANI/Sputnik): There has been no communication with the Ukrainian delegation to the talks with Russia since March 1, Belarusian political...

Handshake row: PCB demands "immediate removal" of match referee for India-Pak Asia Cup clash

Sep 15, 2025

This comes after Team India refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team post the match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan's Defence Minister raises doubts over 'sincerity' of Imran Khan's party in holding talks with govt

Dec 31, 2024

"I am repeatedly asking what happened to the person [PTI founder Imran Khan] who did not want to shake hands with us [and is...

Marta Kostyuk beats Mirra Andreeva, clinches career-defining Madrid Open title

May 02, 2026

Marta Kostyuk has captured the biggest title of her career after winning the Madrid Open 2026. The 23-year-old Ukrainian defeated world No. 8 Mirra...

PM Modi, Xi Jinping shake hands, greet each other at BRICS

Aug 24, 2023

Also, post the briefing, the two leaders were seen exchanging a handshake on the stage.