"Mentally I feel safer in Ukraine than anywhere else in the world" says Svitolina despite ongoing war with Russia

Ukraine’s tennis star Elina Svitolina has revealed that she ‘mentally’ feels safer in her country than anywhere else in the world despite the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Both European countries are involved in an armed confrontation since February 2022 which led to the loss of lives on both sides.

Svitolina was quoted by PA News where she stated the kind of precautions she has to take because of the security situation in the country.

“Of course, it’s unsafe [in Ukraine] because the country’s in a state of war,” she said. “I have to plan it really well with the safety measures and be careful always. But mentally I feel safer in Ukraine than anywhere else in the world.”

The Odesa-born further acknowledged that she is very keen on keeping track of political developments in the country but also stressed that she has no plans of becoming an active part of any political activity in the future.

“I’ve been quite interested in politics,” said the 28-year-old. “Especially this time when I was pregnant, I have lots of friends who have different positions in Ukrainian politics and many friends as well who know a lot about it.

"But I never really wanted to go that way. I just want to be aware what is happening in my country, to learn and to understand how we can help at different levels for the people.”