Russia and Dynamo Moscow ace Fedor Smolov became the first Russian sportsperson to condemn his country’s invasion of Ukraine on social media.
The 32-year-old striker has amassed 45 international caps for the Russian national team, scoring 16 goals and contributing 4 assists since his international debut in 2012.
He also played an instrumental role during his country’s home World Cup in 2018, appearing in five matches as his side reached the quarterfinals of the tournament.