World heavyweight champion according to WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF Oleksandr Usyk congratulated Ukrainians (celebrating according to the Julian calendar) on the upcoming Christmas.

The Ukrainian boxer published a video message on his Instagram page.

First of all, the athlete remembered the Ukrainian military, who at the front defend our country from Russian invaders..

Oleksandr stressed that Ukraine is and will always be independent. He expressed confidence that the Ukrainian people would defeat the Rashists, and "

\! Guys and girls who are now on the front lines defending our country from the enemy! your guardian angel. You have now become our guardian angels. And all the people who help to go to victory. To all those who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine - the kingdom of heaven.

Dear friends, we will pass all the tests that we have, and we will definitely raise the flag of victory over our heads.. We will definitely hear the words from this world - " She is independent, she will be independent.

Rus' was, is and will be Kievan! And no matter what anyone says that there is no Ukrainian people, the whole world saw how united they are..

Friends, Merry Christmas! Thank God for everything! And glory to Ukraine! Together to victory. Happy Holidays to us! " Recall, earlier, Usyk in a T-shirt with the inscription " The boxer hinted that he is waiting for the moment when the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to regain control over the Crimea, which is temporarily occupied by Russia.