Kristina Rihanoff, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing from 2008 to 2015, issued an apology on Twitter after receiving tremendous backlash for her incendiary comments over the current Russia-Ukraine dispute. The dancer sparked uproar with a series of now-deleted tweets, one of which slammed Sky News for reporting that Russia had been banned from Eurovision following the weekend’s events.
Internet users retaliated against Kristina Rihanoff, forcing her to apologize
Kristina Rihanoff began her apology by stating that “far more important information was accessible that day” than the Eurovision update.
“I made fun of Sky’s tweet on Eurovision.” That day, I believed there was significantly more important information than Eurovision. This in no way indicates that I support the current situation between Russia and Ukraine.”
She claimed to have Ukrainian ancestry and gave her daughter a Ukrainian name.
“It is quite upsetting for someone like myself, who has a Ukrainian grandfather and gave my daughter the Ukrainian name Milena.” My closest friend is also Ukrainian. I was raised with the knowledge that we are one nation and one country.
Kristina Rihanoff, who is “not interested in politics” and dislikes politicians, continued:
“I have no interest in politics, and I loathe politicians because ALL OF THEM LIE.” Since I have Russian friends in Ukraine and vice versa, hearing the news is heartbreaking.
The dancer stated, “There are casualties on both sides,” referring to the conflict.
“The horrible aspect is that there will be losses on both sides, and mothers and fathers will grieve for their deceased family members on both sides.” This situation never should have occurred in the first place.”
Additionally, she wrote that the battle is a “profitable enterprise.”
“The nation’s leaders should have found a peaceful solution a long time ago, but they haven’t because conflict is a profitable industry, and someone is tragically profiting from it.”
Rihanoff, an American citizen who hates “Putin, war, invasion, lost lives, and politics,” stated that she did not intend to insult anyone and was “sincerely sorry” for her behavior.
I oppose Putin, war, invasion, human suffering, and politics. I detest it as much as humanly could. If I have offended anyone, that was not my intention, and I apologize profusely. “I was born in Russia but became an American citizen 22 years ago after emigrating.”
Kristina Rihanoff noted that she is unable to assist anyone in either nation:
“Thus, you may hate me if it brings you comfort, but if I didn’t say what you wanted, it’s because I can’t help anyone in either country, and I don’t believe in useless comments that don’t save lives.”
She concluded her words by stating that she would continue to pray while the world burnt during the crisis.
“All I can do is hope and pray for a speedy resolution.” It is terrible that hatred is so rampant at this time. The entire globe is burning within it.
Here is what caused Kristina Rihanoff’s anger:
Last week, Kristina Rihanoff took to Twitter to express that she is more worried with her family’s severely damaged business than with the present Russia-Ukraine scenario. She tweeted the following:
“No, absolutely not. I do wish to focus on the penalty that Boris Johnson will receive for destroying my family’s business and the companies of thousands of others. Several of my pals have lost their jobs due to government shutdowns. I could care less about the war, but I am concerned about the debt produced by two years of non-trading.”
In one of her tweets, she also addressed the Ukrainian journalist who disclosed her mother’s departure. On Twitter, she proclaimed:
“Your mother walks 10 kilometers while you are in France?” Why don’t you report on everyone who radical nationalists in Ukraine have mistreated over the past eight years? Forbidding families to speak Russian and harassing innocent Russian families, the majority of whom I know dwell in Ukraine.”
Rihanoff criticized Joe Biden in another tweet for diverting attention away from Boris Johnson’s “evil” parties. In the same tweet, she also expressed her view that “war is highly profitable,” tweeting:
“Thoughts – Biden can only change his own diapers; he is incapable of performing any other tasks.” His superiors are well aware that war is extremely lucrative. Let us assure that war takes place. at any price. And isn’t it great that the United Kingdom is no longer agitated by evil parties? What an advantage!”
Kristina Rihanoff sent a letter to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in response to the announcement of more sanctions against Russia. Moreover, she shared the following via Twitter:
Nobody cares about your punishments. Similar to bfr, ALL nations will return, eager to trade and initiate tourism. Defend the United Kingdom first, fix your own problems, and study geography and history before traveling to Russia to debate politics. You are humiliating.”
She also produced a cartoon depicting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, and American Vice President Joe Biden pointing and yelling “Russian guy wicked” while standing atop a pile of corpses with their hands stained with blood. In the tweet’s caption, she wrote:
“I don’t believe it’s necessary for me to comment — sheer brilliance.”
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