
In our country, Ukrainians are always welcome guests.” “We are convinced that we are two kindred peoples. We need to be above inciting hatred between Russians and Ukrainians,” he said. However, Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov played down the affair in a call with journalists Monday. Russia pulls back troops after massive buildup near Ukraine border Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said that they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year. Glory to Ukraine! Together to the victory!”Ī Russian paratrooper walks as other wait to be load into a plane for airborne drills during maneuvers in Taganrog, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. “I can say one thing to all those who started hissing at it because the internationally recognized borders or the official greeting of our state cut their eyes: We will not allow our national symbols to be insulted. “I really like the new form of our team,” he tweeted. On Monday, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba praised the new team shirt on Twitter. “Kiev is apparently seeking to distance this slogan from its uncomfortable origin and fill it with a new positive meaning to make the entire world take it as a progressive one,” she said. Zakharova criticized the inclusion of the phrases, which she connected to Ukrainian nationalists who fought alongside the Nazis in WWII.

The shirt will also feature the slogan “Glory to Ukraine” on the back, and “Glory to the heroes” inside the collar. “And all of Ukraine, from Sevastopol and Simferopol to Kiev, from Donetsk and Luhansk to Uzhhorod, will support them in every game,” he added. However, Pavelko said he believes “the silhouette of Ukraine will give strength to the players, because they will fight for the whole of Ukraine.”

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The slogan "Glory to the heroes" is printed inside the collar.
