Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko talks on joining war in Ukraine
Amidst the chaos and conflict in Ukraine, Arsenal’s versatile star Oleksandr Zinchenko talks honestly on the war and his role
Despite his professional commitments with Arsenal, Zinchenko remains firm in his allegiance to Ukraine. He revealed his readiness to join the military if called upon, emphasizing his profound sense of duty and solidarity with his fellow countrymen. Zinchenko’s heartfelt words reflect the gravity of the situation and the immense sacrifices made by ordinary Ukrainians in the face of adversity.
What Oleksandr Zinchenko said
“I think it’s a clear answer. I would go [to fight].” The Arsenal star talked on having former school friends on the frontline: “It’s tough to understand that just recently we’ve been in the same school, we were playing in the playground or on the football pitch, and now they have to defend our country. And, honestly, [it’s] so hard to accept this, but it is what it is. We cannot give up. I know maybe some people might think that it’s much easier … for me being here [in London] rather than being there [in Ukraine]. I really hope that this war will end soon. What is my duty now? How can I help as much as I can to my country, to my people, over there and all these things? I can’t be more proud than I am right now to be Ukrainian. I have a dream that this war will end very, very soon, and we can rebuild our Ukraine like we really want [to].”