The top Ukrainian soccer league has kicked off six months after Russia's invasion

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Ukrainian soccer league kicks off 6 months after Russian invasion

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The game, played in an empty stadium, was the first top-level soccer match in Ukraine since Russia invaded six months ago today.What they're saying:"Our flag was on the shoulders of our soldiers when we retook our cities in 2014. It was on the shoulders of our soldiers in 2022 when they took back districts. Our blue-and-yellow flag is going to be flown again in the occupied cities and villages of Ukraine.

"Two colors that we all love. We care about them and will never allow any other colors on our land. We are always ready to defend our flag."Though the game went off without incident, reminders of the atrocities that have befallen the nation of 43 million were ever-present.

 

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