The director of the Donetsk Shakhtar and the national team of Ukraine, Yukhim Hemp, commented on the fact that he liked videos with Russian content.

Nowadays, Hemp has posted a story in which he wrote: “As a person who represents our country, we are working hard to support it in the war with Russia – it’s less surprising to see this kind of accusation in our country.”. I respect myself as a patriot of our land and true Ukrainians, as you understand, this is true, and this is nonsense. Please check the information you receive from social media. I thank you for your respect. I hope for encouragement and understanding"

Then Yukhim reconsidered his position and wrote in advance: “You are right. I have not invested my likes in any way. Without supporting Russia in any way, its leaders and followers. I am a patriot of my country. Visnovki zrobiv. I'll ask Shiro again. Won't happen again"

Previously, ZMI had information that Hemp was liking a video showing the closing of subway doors with a Russian caption: “Russia is not for the weak and the strong”. Further, by liking the goals of the great nationalist of the national Russia Roman Pavlyuchenko, as well as the favorites of Volodymyr Zhirinovsky.

This season, Hemp played 12 matches, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

Shakhtar will play their upcoming match against Poliss – the game will take place on the 18th.