Vitali Klitschko

Ukrainian politician and boxer (born 1971)

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Vitalii Volodymyrovych Klychko, known as Vitali Klitschko, is a Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer. He serves as mayor of Kyiv, and is also head of the Kyiv City State Administration, having held both offices since June 2014. Klitschko is a former leader of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc, and is a former member of the Ukrainian Parliament. He became actively involved in Ukrainian politics in 2005 and combined this with his professional boxing career until his retirement from the sport in 2013. He holds a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) from Kyiv University's Physical Science Department.

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How the Klitschkos used fame to aid Ukraine's war effort A new documentary follows Vitali Klitschko as he fights to save Ukraine following Russia's invasion. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2024
Kyiv mayor Klitschko hits back at Zelenskyy criticisms The mayor of Kyiv, former professional boxer Vitali Klitschko, has traded rhetorical punches with Ukraine's president over how to help residents withstand power cuts. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2022
Zelenskyy criticises Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko in rare sign of discontent Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised the mayor of Kyiv over the provision of emergency shelters, in a sign of discontent rarely seen between Ukrainian leaders since the start of Russia's invasion. Sky News - Published on November 26, 2022

Ukraine feels 'betrayal' from world partners as giving up territory is 'not an option', Klitschko says Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko greeted me with a strong handshake and a big smile but his message to international partners was stern. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2022
Vitali Klitschko says it is 'a big privilege' to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression The mayor of Kyiv and former boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has said it is "a big privilege for every man to give his life as a defender of his country" as he warned Russian soldiers to "go away". Sky News - Published on March 31, 2022
'Spend the time in the bunkers,' Klitschko warns Kyivans as attacks intensify The building was still billowing black smoke and fire crews were still pouring water on it when the city's most famous boxing brothers turned up. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2022

Tyson Fury Tells Klitschkos, Lomachenko 'Never Surrender' To Putin, Russia "Keep fighting boys! Never surrender!" That's heavyweight champion Tyson Fury addressing Vladimir Putin's Russian invasion of Ukraine ... voicing support for star boxers like Kyiv mayor Vitali.. TMZ.com - Published on March 3, 2022
Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko Vow To Protect Ukraine From Vladimir Putin Hall of Fame boxers Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are preparing for the biggest fight of their lives -- the Ukrainian brothers are vowing to defend their country from the Russian attacks. Wladimir.. TMZ.com - Published on February 25, 2022