World champion fencer Vlada Kharkova declined to take a joint photo with Kirill Borodachov, who won the silver medal in men's foil.

This was reported by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.

Vlada showcased her strength not only in combat but also in her principles. She refused to take a photo with the medalists from the first competition day, which included a representative from the aggressor country.

She returned to the podium to capture this historic moment only after the "neutral athlete" left the podium.