Valeri Gazzaev, the former coach of Kyiv's "Dynamo" football club (2009–2010) and a Russian citizen, has called on Russians to go to Ukraine and fight.
According to Lent.az, citing foreign media, the former "Dynamo" coach said:
"In the history of any country, there are times when it is necessary to stand up for the defense of one's homeland, people, and family. Every citizen must do this. That is what patriotism and love for the homeland are."