Figure skater Nikita Katsalapov is under fire for participating in a pro-Kremlin event in Moscow aimed at justifying Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. The event was attended by a number of Russian athletes, artists, and political figures.

Katsalapov, a former Olympic medalist and two-time world champion, faced backlash on social media for his involvement in the event. Many accused him of promoting Russian propaganda and supporting the war against Ukraine. Some called for him to be stripped of his medals and banned from international competition.