The famous Ukrainian journalist Artem Frankov drew parallels between the media discussion of the planned counterattack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and... soccer.
"The counter-offensive is being discussed in the media, and top officials are giving extensive interviews.
Am I in a parallel reality or is this really the way things are now?
Poor soccer coaches with their tactical secrets...
And the main thing: if the Minister of Defense is available to the press on very pressing issues, how can a soccer referee be unavailable?! Why does he receive such a dubious, though clearly coveted honor?" - wrote Frankov in his Telegram channel.