Roger Federer gives Ukraine kids financial help

The Swiss tennis great wrote on social media on Friday that his foundation will be making a donation of $US 500,000 "to establish access to continued schooling for Ukrainian children".

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 and has been attacking schools, hospitals and buildings where people sought safety in various cities. It did not escape Federer who has been silent on the matter since it started over three weeks ago. He voiced his stance on social media:

"My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace."

Another former men's No.1 tennis player, three-time major champion Andy Murray, announced on March 8 that he would be donating his prize money for the rest of the year" to humanitarian efforts aimed at helping children in Ukraine.