Russian wrestler Natalia Vorobieva is facing backlash after publicly expressing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Vorobieva took to social media to express her support for Putin's actions in Ukraine.

Many people have criticized Vorobieva for using her platform as a prominent athlete to support a political agenda that causes harm and suffering. Some have called for international sports organizations to take action against athletes who publicly support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.