Boxer Oleksandr Usyk has slammed Russia for their ‘cynical lies’ over the reasoning behind their bloody invasion of Ukraine, though insisting his country will ‘rebuild’ in a passionate and heartfelt post on social media.
Vladamir Putin has repeatedly described the invasion as a ‘special military occupation’, citing the demilitarisation and de-Nazification of Ukraine its purpose, rather than an attempt to occupy the country.
Putin has been widely and severely condemned for his actions however with the UK Government issuing a number of heavy sanctions on Russia.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic is one of a number of oligarchs to have his assets frozen, while the British Boxing Board of Control has also banned fighters registered by either of the Russian or Belarusian federations from boxing in the UK.
Usyk himself had been holding talks with Anthony Joshua over a rematch after the Ukrainian stripped him of his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles in a stunning display last year.
But as a result of Russia’s devastating invasion of his homeland, Usyk – alongside fellow boxers Vitali Klitschko, his brother Wladimir and Vasiliy Lomachenko – has returned to Kyiv to take up arms and defend his country.
Usyk, speaking in a social media post, on Saturday thanked his fellow Ukrainians for their remarkable bravery throughout the conflict, insisting his country will never forget Putin’s actions.
Boxer Oleksandr Usyk has slammed Russia for their lies regarding the motive behind their invasion of Ukraine
The 35-year-old boxer (centre) has joined the Kyiv Territorial Defence to help defend Ukraine
‘For 17 days of war, the Russian Federation is destroying our cities. Levels them to the ground, under the pretext of fighting fascism,’ he said.
‘You are fighting our women, children and old people. Destroying our hospitals, schools and entire cities! At the same time, you lie cynically and continue to lie that this is some kind of “special…
Source : dailymail
