“I want to explain about the language scandal that I was involved in me. I was born, grew up, received education and built a career in Ukrainian Donbass.
All my life, I put on popularizing Ukrainian football in Ukraine, Europe and all over the world. To date, I am teaching Ukrainian and trying to speak freely. During the war, I made every effort to ensure that Ukraine is strong, free and independent.
I do not want to be a participant in language scandals and I will not allow my last name in situations that will be controversial for Ukraine.
I do everything in my power to win Ukraine and believe that Donbas will be Ukrainian, and I can come to my Makeevka at least to come to the grave of my father – a cavalier of three miners of glory. All of my history stories and the media say that I am a citizen of Ukraine who supports my heroes, fighters and people. And whatever people who do not know my life, my history and my family, I officially state: I am a citizen of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine! ”.
Source: Sport.ua