Belenyuk called on Lomachenko to decide his position in the war

Decide on your position in relation to the war and clearly state it to the Ukrainian society. Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling and people’s representative Zhan Belenyuk called on Vasily Lomachenko to do it.

According to him, by remaining silent about a full-scale war in Ukraine, the former world champion in three weight categories creates a negative feeling about himself in Ukrainian society.

“He and I are not close friends and never talk openly, I will be interested in what his position is to understand my position with him, because I see him as an athlete.

And I know nothing about his human qualities or political views. But, of course, at a difficult moment for the country, both ordinary people and Lomachenko’s personal fans can be angry at such behavior due to the fact that the moment itself forces one to take a clear position in the situation.

Here one can understand criticism from the outside, but if Vasily has any concerns about how he is perceived in Ukrainian society, he just needs to come out and tell him how he thinks and what is in his head. Personally, there are many unknowns there;

The citizens will probably not forgive such behavior at a time when your state needs help from you. At least in the media and morals. That’s why I understand the criticism. Of course, Vasily has the right to present his position as he wants, but at the same time he must understand that all public figures must be responsible for the results of their behavior,” Belenyuk said in a comment at sport-express.ua.

We remind you that Lomachenko will fight Kambosos on May 12 in Perth, Australia. The vacant IBF title is on the line.

Earlier, Lomachenko’s former partner in the Ukrainian national team, Taras Shelestyuk, said that Vasily was brainwashed and that he needs to learn history.