Toronto Raptors’ Svi Mykhailiuk condemned the Russian attack on his homeland Ukraine.
On Instagram, Mykhailiuk posted a joint statement with his compatriot Alex Len (Kings), calling the attack “a great tragedy”.
“We categorically condemn (the attacks). Ukraine is a peaceful and sovereign state where people want to decide their own destiny. We pray for our families, our friends, our loved ones and all the people who are in the Ukrainian territory, they write.
“We hope that this terrible war will end as soon as possible. Dear Ukrainians, wait! Our strength lies in unity. »
Mykhailiuk was born and raised in the city of Cherkasy, 190 kilometers south of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
The 24-year-old is playing his first season with the Raptors after signing a two-year, $ 3.6 million contract last August.
