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Realtime15 July 2022 - 10:40

WATCH: Ukrainian Premiere league to resume in August, despite war

Ukraine has been in turmoil since Russia invaded the country on February 24.

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Ukraine will launch its new football season despite Russia's ongoing invasion, the country's sports minister said.

The minister said that the matches of the new season will be held in the territory of Ukraine, but without spectators and with mandatory observance of all safety rules.

"Its a positive decision, football must continue in Ukraine", says FC Obolon's coach, Valerie Ivaschenko. FRANCE 24 met the football club.


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