FC Shakhtar made an official statement regarding the incident with the Ukrainian defender Yukhim Konoplei, who was at the center of the scandal through his activity on social networks.

The club was informed that it had carried out an internal investigation into the situation, which caused a wide response. Previously, social media activists showed respect for the right grave under publications of a pro-Russian character.

“The Gravets recognized the mercy of their actions, fully recognized their unacceptability and generously asked for a sick leave, the team and the club,” reads Shakhtar’s official statement..

In addition to public cultivation, Hemp also came to the point of initiating from the addition of a pick-up for representatives of the fan movement “Girniks”, how to immediately fight Ukraine at the front..

The club said it respects the situation:.

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Previously, Yukhim Hemp himself had already commented on the incident, having learned that having allowed a pardon, he began singing that he was supporting Ukraine in the fight against the aggressor.