Ukrainian Timberwolf to run 44km to raise awareness of conflict

PRINCE GEORGE – There’s been more on the mind of Vova Pluzhnikov than just basketball.

While the UNBC Timberwolves are preparing for a playoff tilt against the Brandon Bobcats, the Ukrainian is keeping in touch with his family back home as best he can and has spent time working on a way he can support Ukraine as they face military conflict following the invasion from Russian troops.

“The last couple of days have been very difficult for me,” he said in a YouTube video announcing the event. “But it’s nothing in comparison to what my people have been dealing with. To be honest with you, I’ve been feeling helpless.”

Rather than sitting on that feeling, he’s chosen to do something in support.