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Sasha Volkov exclusively at SPORT24: “I’m not a hero, I’m not here to kill anyone”
The war in Ukraine is raging and former Panathinaikos and Olympiakos player Sasha Volkov explains to Sportish and Vassilis Skoundis what is happening in his village and homeland.
Through Sasha Volkov I often call and especially in the last two weeks, when the war is raging in his homeland, I always have it on my mind…
However, I was surprised to say that I was already shocked last night by the photo Jordi Villacaba posted on Twitter, showing the former Panathinaikos and Olympiakos player sitting in his car in military uniform, khaki hat and clothes . …
I was even more shocked because there was a gun on the passenger seat!
Another thing, I didn’t want to call him to find out if he was already at the forefront of the war front…
Another hero, another duty
“No, my friend. Please don’t write that I’m a war hero. I’m just doing my duty to my homeland as best I can.” he told me after the slogan, here’s the motto…
“I live permanently in a village called Kozin, about thirty kilometers south of Kyiv. I didn’t go to the front, but I’m in the car with my gun and patrolling the area. Like so many of my countrymen, I belong to militia and I try to protect my village from thieves, saboteurs and those trying to loot our property.
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And the gun? “This is neither a Kalashnikov nor a weapon, don’t freak out. It’s my shotgun that I have a legal license for. I didn’t shoot anyone and I’m not here to kill anyone!”
While we were on the phone, it became known that the current round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine has also failed…
Another missed opportunity
“Unfortunately, another opportunity to end this war was missed. I was hoping for a solution and I don’t know what will happen from now on. Every day that passes is crucial…” comments and throws my glove…
“You are a journalist and you know what happens in such cases. Everyone sees things on their side. The Russian media are saying that the Russians are winning, ours, that we are winning, and so on. This is all madness, a tragedy. …”
The former sports minister of Ukraine is proud of the cheerfulness of his compatriots. “We fight heroically and will not give up” stressed. “I’m not on the front lines but the sons of many of my friends, former teammates and relatives are fighting there and I pray for them.”
The explosions and the planes
What is happening around the village of Volkov? “To be honest, I haven’t seen battles and wars in our area, but I don’t know what will happen today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow. I often hear explosions everywhere and I see airplanes and helicopters flying overhead.” ..”
In this paranoia, Volkov stays awake on his own ramparts while his phone rings all day and night for calls or messages. “I spoke to many friends from around the world, from Europe and America, who are concerned and want to express their support. I hope that all of this will end as soon as possible and that no more lives will be lost. .”
PS: Out of your mouth and to God, dear Sasha. To God, but more to Putin!
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.