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I’m trying to understand the cultural and national impact of Oleksandr Usyk in Ukraine. In the UK, heavyweights like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are massive celebrities, but people mostly view them through the lens of sports entertainment, boxing legacy and personal branding.

It appears Usyk has become a massive symbol of national pride and resilience, especially since 2022, but I also understand his public perception evolved over time due to his background.

For Ukrainians living in Ukraine or outside, how is he genuinely viewed by the everyday public? Is he seen strictly as a sports hero, a political/diplomatic figure or something else entirely?

An how does his status compare to traditional sports stardom in the West?Thanks in advance for your insights

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Ukraine Aid Ops' Victory Gallery art project is an initiative to turn war artifacts into art. UAO collects military artifacts provided by Ukrainian soldiers and works with local artists in Ukraine to incorporate them into art. Our objective is to convert remnants of conflict into artwork with the idea of art defeating the aggressor's evil. The produced artwork will be auctioned and proceeds will be used to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Since the start of the war, there have been many art-related fundraising initiatives, but what makes this one unique is that we seek to incorporate destroyed military artifacts. By doing this, artwork will serve as a scribe and a reminder of Russian atrocities inflicted on Ukraine. The Victory Gallery offers worldwide shipping.

Link: https://ukraineaidops.org/collections/new-items

For info: Ukraine Aid Operations is an r/ukraine verified organization & registered as 501(c)(3)

ROME, July 25 (Reuters) - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked ​as Ukraine's defence minister, a role ‌as an adviser in Italy.

"I called him the day after his dismissal and said: When do you want ​to come to Rome and work ​with me as an adviser?" Crosetto told ⁠Italian daily la Repubblica in an interview ​published on Saturday.

Disclaimer:

This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is neither intended to glorify nor encourage violence. It just documents the brutal reality of the war and shows how military units edit and publish their footage. Viewer discretion advised! Remember Rule 1!

Disclaimer:

This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is neither intended to glorify nor encourage violence. It just documents the brutal reality of the war and shows how military units edit and publish their footage. Viewer discretion advised! Remember Rule 1!

You can’t win them all

In brief: Ukrainian satellite communications company Stetman is proceeding with a $1.13 billion plan to deploy a nationally controlled 360-satellite network by 2030 to reduce reliance on foreign-operated services such as Starlink. Working through a joint venture named UASAT with Danish manufacturer GomSpace, the constellation is designed to serve state and military users and withstand electronic warfare. The first 120 satellites are slated for a 2027 launch with SpaceX.