In 2014, they became a rallying cry for pro-Western protesters who ousted a Kremlin-backed leader.īut the Ukrainian battle cry has drawn criticism from Moscow for its association with World War II-era nationalist groups who cooperated with the Nazis and used it as a greeting.Įuropean football's governing body initially approved the design, but after Russia formally complained ordered the removal of the slogan 'Glory to the Heroes'. 'Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!' are popular patriotic chants in Ukraine. Russia criticised a slogan written on the inside of the shirts - 'Glory to the Heroes'. Kiev has angered Moscow after its football association unveiled Euro 2020 kits that show the outline of Ukraine including Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. 'We've managed to reach a victorious compromise with UEFA!' the association chief, Andriy Pavelko, said in a statement on Facebook, describing the negotiations as 'extremely tough'. Ukraine's football association said Friday it had managed to agree on a compromise with UEFA over Euro 2020 kits that feature patriotic slogans and sparked Russia's ire.

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