‘We will not give up’ - Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko speaks out on Ukraine crisis

Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko says his “country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it,” before saying his compatriots will “never give up” in defending it — as tensions with Russia continue to rise. The utility player captained Ukraine at Euro 2020 and he has spoken out on social media, after the West issued sanctions against Moscow following reports troops are gathering close to the border. Ad/> On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively tore up a long-standing peace agreement by recognising the independence of regions Luhansk and Donetsk, which have been largely held by rebels since 2014.

Premier LeagueZinchenko out for a month as Man City's defensive injuries continue25/10/2019 AT 14:02 US President Joe Biden last night warned Mr Putin’s move was the “beginning of a Russian invasion” and there are concerns of a full-scale attack. “The whole civilised world is worried about the situation in my country. I can't stay away and try to convey my opinion,” Zinchenko said on Instagram.

«In the photo — my country. The country where I was born and raised. A country whose colours I defend in the international sports arena.

»A country that we try to glorify and develop. A country whose borders must remain inviolable. My country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it.