Aleksander Čeferin, president of UEFA, spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, over the phone. The participants discussed current sports and geopolitical issues and shared opinions.
“The UEFA President expressed his unwavering support and admiration for Ukraine and the courage of its people in these difficult times and conveyed hope for a swift and peaceful resolution that would bring stability and prosperity to Ukraine,” the press release says.
Čeferin also wished the Ukraine national team the best of luck for their upcoming playoff matches for UEFA EURO 2024.
The President of Ukraine, in turn, expressed gratitude to UEFA for promoting peace, tolerance and justice through its tournaments, as well as for the support that the European football governing body has given to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.