Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko Launches Fierce Attack On 'Silent B****' Russia Captain Artem Dzyuba And His 'S***head' Teammates

Everton full-back Vitaliy Mykolenko has launched a scathing attack on the Russian national team for remaining silent over the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia launched a full-scale military attack on neighbouring Ukraine on Thursday, with fierce battles now raging in cities across the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed the goal of the military operation is to “denazify” Ukraine, a justification which has been dismissed by the Ukrainian government and its western allies.

Mykolenko, who joined Everton from Dynamo Kyiv in January, has now launched a blistering attack on Russia’s international footballers.

In a post on his Instagram story, the 22-year-old left-back told Russian captain Artem Dzyuba: “Whilst you remain silent b**** along with your s***head football teammates, peaceful civilians are being killed in Ukraine.

“You will be locked in your dungeon for the rest of your life and most importantly the lives of your kids. And I'm glad.”

Russia’s national team and domestic clubs have now been suspended from all competitions by FIFA and UEFA.

The Russian men's team will no longer be able to play their 2022 World Cup play-off matches next month, while the women's team have been banned from this summer's Euro 2022.

Meanwhile, Spartak Moscow will no longer play their Europa League last 16 tie against German club RB Leipzig, who will advance to the quarter-finals with a bye.

UEFA has also terminated a major sponsorship deal with Russian energy company Gazprom, while European football’s governing body has also moved this season’s Champions League final from Moscow to Paris.