How Foreigners’ Attitudes Toward the War in Ukraine Have Changed: Insights from Renowned Athlete Lyudmila Luzan
Ukrainian star athlete and Olympic rowing medalist Lyudmila Luzan recently shared her thoughts on the evolving perception of the Ukraine conflict among international sports figures.
According to her, the global community, including athletes from various countries, is gradually losing interest in the war due to fatigue and shifting priorities.Luzan noted that while support and solidarity were strongly expressed at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, now many are more preoccupied with their personal lives, which diminishes their engagement.
“It seems that people are getting tired of constantly hearing about the war.
They no longer feel the same compassion as they did at the start,” she told obozrevatel.com.At 28 years old, Luzan boasts two silver and one bronze medals from the Olympics, and she is a multiple world and European champion.
In 2025, she was recognized as Ukraine’s best athlete by the National Olympic Committee.
Her recent achievements include her fourth world championship title in rowing, and she previously won her fifth European championship in June, demonstrating her resilience and high level of performance.Her success and perspective provide a deeper understanding of the current psychological state within the sports community regarding the war and changing international attitudes toward Ukraine’s plight.