Russian sambo champion illegally visited Donetsk: handed a drone to occupiers

Two-time world sambo champion Dmytro Shyshkin illegally visited the Russian-occupied part of the Donetsk region and handed a drone and an icon to the Russian military. This is reported by 'Glavkom'.

«We handed over Mavic 3 Classic, a battery, propellers, power banks, a screwdriver, hammers, nails, thermal insulation, protein bars, food, knitted socks, shaving supplies, an icon, amulets, letters and drawings from children for our military from 1 MSB (TerO) 123 OGvBr»

, – state Russian propagandists. Shyshkin also conducted two master classes in sambo during the trip. Dmytro Shyshkin is a Russian sambist, multiple champion of Russia, two-time champion and medalist of world championships, Honored Master of Sports of Russia. It is worth noting that Russian freestyler Anastasia Tatalina appealed to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) to allow her to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games. Tatalina is a member of the Russian military club CSKA, an organization directly linked to Russia's military involvement in the brutal aggression against Ukraine.

«I represent Russia, and I was proud when the President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich (Putin) sent me a telegram after winning the world championship»

, – she said in April 2022. Tatalina liked a post with the Russian military slogan «we do not leave our own behind». During the trip, the Russian sambist handed a drone and an icon to the Russian military in the occupied territory. Such actions may be regarded as support for the occupation and animosity, which could provoke outrage and criticism from the public and the sports community.