Skeleton skier's message: "No war in Ukraine"

The situation is tense between Ukraine and Russia and the skeleton skier Vladyslav Heraskevich was clear with his message after his third ride in the men's Olympic competition on Friday.

"No war in Ukraine", it said on the note that the Ukrainian unfolded.

The protest could be considered a political statement, which is banned by the IOC, the International Olympic Committee.

But the IOC says that Heraskevich will not be punished.

- It was a general appeal for peace.

For the IOC, it is outrageous, says the IOC according to AP.

Heraskevytj was never worried about punishment.

- I hope you support me.

Nobody wants war.

I hope that this helps to bring peace to our country, he says according to AP.

The skeleton competition was won by the German Christopher Grotheer, followed by compatriot Axel Jungk and the Chinese Yan Wangang.

Heraskevytj finished in 18th place.