International Tennis Federation Cancels Events In Russia And Belarus

The International Tennis Federation has imposed sanctions on Belarus and Russia, banning them from team events due to the Ukraine invasion. While events in these countries are canceled, individual players can still compete without representing their nations. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina supports this decision, viewing it as a necessary response to the ongoing conflict.

What reasons did Elina Svitolina provide for agreeing with the decision?

What does Svitolina mean by saying the situation is 'really cruel'?