Russian synchronized swimmer Marina Golyadkina is facing backlash after publicly supporting Russia's military invasion of Ukraine on social media. In a post on her Instagram account, Golyadkina expressed her support for Russia's actions and claimed that Ukraine was the aggressor in the conflict. Her post received immediate criticism from many users, who accused her of spreading false information and supporting an illegal and immoral act of aggression.

Many people have expressed disappointment that a well-known athlete like Golyadkina would use her platform to support a political agenda that has caused so much harm and suffering. There have been calls for international sports organizations to take action against individuals who publicly support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including possible sanctions and bans from future events.