Former Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko said he will use his name to tell the world the truth about Russia’s invasion of his country and step up efforts to raise humanitarian aid for victims of the crisis. One of Ukraine’s greatest players and former head coach of the country’s national team, Shevchenko said he was in shock during the first two days of the invasion, which Moscow describes as a “special military operation”.
“But soon I started thinking about the best way to help my country. I decided the best way was to use my platform, speak up, tell people the truth about what is happening and raise humanitarian aid,” Shevchenko told the Times.
Shevchenko said he plans to host two Ukrainian refugee families at his home in Surrey, England. “I can afford to have people in my house, so why wouldn’t I? These are people who have nothing, and the world has to help – now,” said the 45-year-old.
“The response from around the world has been fantastic, but the situation is getting worse. More people are dying, so we all need to do more, and we need to do it now.”
Thousands of people were killed in the fighting, and the UN refugee agency says around 10 million people have been displaced by the war.
Shevchenko has launched a campaign called “Play Your Part for Ukraine,” which he hopes to raise $2.64 million to help those affected.
Source: CNN Brasil
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