Russian rower Vasilisa Stepanova is facing criticism after her social media activity showed support for Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Stepanova has liked several posts by the CSKA sports team, which expressed pro-Russian views on the war in Ukraine.

Many people have condemned Stepanova's actions, stating that sports figures should not use their platform to promote political views and propaganda. There are also concerns about the potential impact of such actions on international sporting events.