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"We all have to stand together and speak loud and always be together against this aggression" says Shevchenko

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Global Conversation: Andriy Shevchenko on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Genoa C.F.C head coach and former striker, Andriy Shevchenko sits down with Euronews International Correspondent, Anelise Borges to discuss the ongoing war in his native Ukraine.

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"We need to give Ukraine hope...they are literally fighting for Europe" urges Estonia's PM Kallas

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