Ukraine Protests Russian Hockey Stars' Game in Israel
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Ukraine's embassy protested an upcoming exhibition hockey game in Ashdod between Russian and Israeli stars, citing concerns of Russian propaganda and legitimization of the Putin administration. The game, celebrating 35 years of Israel-Russia diplomatic ties, includes sanctioned Russian parliament member Vyacheslav Fetisov. The embassy urged Minister Miki Zohar to review participants under sanctions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ukraine's embassy protested a Russian hockey game in Ashdod to Minister Miki Zohar.
- The game celebrates 35 years of Israel-Russia diplomatic relations.
- Kyiv fears the event will be used for Russian propaganda and to legitimize Putin's government.
- Sanctioned Russian parliament member Vyacheslav Fetisov is scheduled to play.
- The embassy requested a review of sanctioned participants.
Ukraine's embassy in Israel has sent a letter of protest to Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar regarding an exhibition hockey game scheduled for Sunday evening in Ashdod. The game, featuring "Russian Hockey Legends" against Israeli hockey stars, is intended to mark 35 years since the renewal of diplomatic relations between Israel and Russia.
The embassy expressed deep concern that the event could be exploited for Russian propaganda, to whitewash Russian aggression, and to legitimize representatives of the Putin administration. Among the participants is Russian parliament member Vyacheslav Fetisov, who is subject to international sanctions.
Ukraine's embassy urged the minister to examine the identities of participants under sanctions, specifically referencing Fetisov, to prevent the political exploitation of the event. The game is slated to take place at the "Blue Ice Arena" in Ashdod.
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