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- On Thursday morning, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
- Former Ukranian boxing champ Vitali Klitschko told the media that he’s ready to take up arms to fight Russia.
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Former boxer Vitali Klitschko, who currently serves as the mayor of Kyiv, says he’s ready to take up arms to fight Russia.
On Thursday morning, Vitali and his brother Wladimir posted a video appealing to international countries to observe tragedy going on in Ukraine after Russia began its invasion of the country.
Wladimir Klitschko and Vitali Klitschko launch a joint video appeal after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine by Russia…
[📽️ @Vitaliy_Klychko & @Klitschko] pic.twitter.com/uVG4NqtCff
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 24, 2022
“I’m calling to all international partners to observe this tragedy that is happening nowadays in Ukraine.
“And this senseless war that is not going to have any winners, but losers.
“I just want to tell you we must stay united against this aggression, against Russian aggression.
“Don’t let it continue happening in Ukraine, don’t let it happen in Europe and eventually in the world.
“United we are strong, support Ukraine, thank you.”
Vitali told ITV that he’s ready to fight Russia on the frontlines as the invasion is currently underway.
Former world heavyweight champion boxer Vitali Klitschko has told ITV he is prepared to fight for his country after Russia invaded it https://t.co/Cfv2unaLh5
— ITV News (@itvnews) February 24, 2022
GMB EXCLUSIVE:
'I don't have another choice. I have to do that.'
The Mayor of Kyiv @Vitaliy_Klychko tells @richardgaisford that it is 'already a bloody war' and he is prepared to fight for his country. pic.twitter.com/KvoGP5f92C
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) February 24, 2022
Vitali’s brother Wladimir had already enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army two weeks ago.
Wladimir Klitschko, former heavyweight champion, has enlisted in Ukraine's reserve army 🤯
He says his love for his country has compelled him to defend it 💪🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/9NXR7rCjQe
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 4, 2022