Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 21 congratulated the country's national soccer team's victory over Slovakia at the Euro 2024 championships in Germany, drawing parallels to the country's fight against Russia's full-scale invasion. "Believe in each other! Support each other! Fight for each other! This is what should unite each of us. And now each of us in his place must fight: for freedom, life, and for the correct perception of Ukraine in the world," he wrote on Telegram. "This is exactly what the Ukrainian national team is doing today. Keep it up, men!" he added following the team’s 2-1 win, it's first of the tournament, over Slovakia in Dusseldorf.
Zelenskiy Hails Ukraine's Soccer Victory, Draws Parallels To War Effort
The Ukrainian soccer team poses before its June 21 victory over Slovakia in a Euro 2024 match.