CSKA President Igor Esmantovich answered journalists’ questions about the removal of Russian hockey players from the territory of Ukraine at a press conference.
— Aleksey Shevchenko wrote an article on the telegram about how you helped to save the men.
I’d like to be more modest about it. Even when this happened, I tried to briefly mention it. Heroes are there, heroes, our men are there. There they serve our country and fulfill the duty given by our president. This is the first.
Secondly, yes, in the moment of difficulty, when the first movements of the military operation began, people came to me and Alexey Shevchenko, by the way. They asked for help with the preservation or delivery of the lives of Russians in Ukraine. I had help with our military personnel from an FSB officer who had primary issues with military intelligence.
We collaborated with him and were able to coordinate those men, those wives, those children who are now. At the aid stage, organize their arrival here. It was around 100 people. We made it. But I think every Russian citizen should do this if they have the opportunity. I had such an opportunity,” Esmantovich said.
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