Vilnius Zalgiris continues to give renewed support to Ukraine in the war against Russia.

On the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day (24 September), the Lithuanian team will carry out a beneficial event to encourage the Ukrainian people by collecting cash for the use of Swedish aid vehicles..

" It helps to keep life in order,” - under such a cry, Zalgiris calls for the freedom of Ukraine at the hour of the upcoming match against Dzhiugas, which will take place on the 23rd September.

" For this purpose, Ukraine, which protects not only its independence, but also the security of all of us. Some of us may be able to help, reflecting the lives of people in this region. We have been convinced more than once that our club sleep is more than just football fans. I ask everyone to come to the stadium. This time the victory is significant not only for the emotions in the stands, but also for the real help in the future of life,” said club president Andrius Tapinas.

Thus, Zalgiris directly transfers all income from tickets and part of the funds from the sale of club paraphernalia to the United24 fund.

Zalgiris also invites all willing Ukrainians who have moved to Lithuania to attend the match, and their children bring the team leaders to the field.

At sunset, the Zbroina forces of Lithuania will take their part, the orchestra of which will sing the anthems of both countries.

It is also possible that two Ukrainians are performing at the Zalgiris warehouse - fighter Ivan Litvinenko and striker Stanislav Bilenky. Ukrainian Valeria Postol is representing the women's team.