The World Cup play-off games with Scotland have been put off.
The winner of the play-off game will face Austria or Wales in a play-off for a place in the World Cup.
The ongoing invasion of the country by the Russian military has prompted Ukraine to ask the international tournament bodies to delay the fixture.
Russia had been due to face Poland in the semifinals, but have been thrown out of the tournament because of the invasion.
Prior to the Ukrainian request, Scotland international Adam Armstrong spoke about the emotion of playing in the play-off semi-final but admitted his job was to win the game.
The 29-year-old Saints player told Sky Sports News that it was a very difficult situation, but also that it was a football game. The players will be focused on the football when the game starts.
It is a difficult situation for everyone involved. My thoughts are with the people in Ukraine. Football takes a back seat.
For a more accessible video player, please use the chrome browser.
While speaking to Sky Sports News, the former AC Milan and Chelsea player said that football doesn't exist for him.
During the conflict, Shevchenko has remained in London to lead the appeal to get humanitarian aid to his country because his family refused to leave.
Shevchenko said that football doesn't exist for him anymore.
I don't think about it. It is not the right time for that. I am not watching any sport or anything.
When I wake up, I think about how I can help my country. I am starting to call my parents and my friends to get updates on what is happening in Ukraine.
For me, this is my field.
All Rights Reserved © 2024
