Jake “Stewie2K” Yip finds himself in hot water after making a geography mistake during a stream. The former North American Counter-Strike star referred to Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev as “the face of Russia,” unaware that s1mple is actually Ukrainian. Given the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, s1mple took offense to the comment and responded by suggesting Stewie2K wouldn’t appreciate being called “The Face of North Korea.”
S1mple has been vocal about his desire for peace and unity. During IEM Katowice in 2022, amidst the invasion, he made a heartfelt plea for peace, emphasizing the need for solidarity and humanity. He also donated $33,000 to the Ukrainian army. Understandably, s1mple took Stewie2K’s comment personally, given the sensitive nature of the war and the challenges faced by Ukrainian and Russian players.
The incident has sparked a heated discussion within the Counter-Strike community, with many expressing their opinions on social media. While it’s evident that Stewie2K misspoke unintentionally, the impact of his words cannot be ignored. It is hoped that the two players can have a conversation and find a resolution to this misunderstanding.
| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| February 2022 | IEM Katowice |
| 2022 | S1mple donates $33,000 to Ukrainian army |
Source: DOTESPORTS
