Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday hailed a "
symbol of victory
" after his country was included in the joint candidacy of Spain and Portugal for the organization of the 2030 World Cup, while Kiev faces a Russian invasion.
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This candidacy "
is more than a symbol of faith in our common victory
", he wrote on Twitter.
“
Ukraine will endure, prevail and be rebuilt thanks to the solidarity of its partners
,” he added.