“Over the past 14 years my team and I have been very close and connected to Ukraine in a very special way. More than 30 Ukrainian athletes, as well as various members of our staff, have joined the A&V Team over the years with pride and success. People who are literally born ready for any circumstance. People with an extraordinary soul and an incredible willpower and determination. I have them all in my heart now, one by one, through the memories of the many victories (how can we forget the amazing ones of Yurii Metluschenko and Volodymyr Starchyk that are part of the history of our team), and above all thanks to the deep friendship that binds us . I will always support them and I will help them in these dramatic and very sad moments for their country, to which all our solidarity goes. War is simply something I cannot accept, especially today, after all we’ve been through lately. Amore e Vita was born with the intention of being also a “NO War” message, so seeing what unfortunately is happening leaves us indignant and shocked. I can only express my dissent and virtually embrace my dear Ukrainian brothers. So, come on Ukraine, stay strong and don’t give up!”