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Vitali Klitschko

Ukrainian boxer and politician
Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko was born on July 19, 1971, in the village of Bilovodske, Kyrgyz SSR (now Kyrgyzstan). He received his higher education at the Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi Pedagogical Institute in 1995, became a Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports in 2000, and earned a Master's degree in Public Development Management in 2011. Throughout his sports career, he was a six-time world champion in kickboxing and a multiple world boxing champion in the heavyweight division according to WBO, WBC, and The Ring versions. Since 2014, he has served as the Mayor of Kyiv, and since 2016, he has been the head of the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
1995
Won the World Military Championship in the super heavyweight division
1999
Won the WBO world heavyweight title
2000
Earned a Candidate of Sciences degree in Physical Education and Sports
2003
Co-founded the charitable organization "Klitschko Brothers Foundation."
2004
Won the WBC world heavyweight title
2004
Awarded the honorary title Hero of Ukraine
2010
Headed the political party "UDAR."
2014
Elected Mayor of Kyiv
2018
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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**"Komarnytskyi Tapes" Case: Further Dismissals Reported**

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of officials in the land fraud case. Among those dismissed are deputy heads of the KCSA and directors of communal enterprises.

Politics • April 3, 09:45 AM • 10370 views
A surface crossing will appear in the center of Kyiv, at the intersection with Prorizna Street

A surface crossing will appear in the center of Kyiv, on Khreshchatyk, as part of a barrier-free route. It will become part of Olena Zelenska's "Barrier-Free" initiative.

Society • March 31, 05:56 PM • 51431 views
Vitaliy Klitschko declared more than UAH 1.2 million in salary and a white grand piano

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko declared UAH 1. 2 million in salary and UAH 1.5 million in royalties. He also declared apartments, a house, land, watches, a grand piano and vehicles.

Politics • March 31, 05:27 PM • 36655 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: air defense systems are working

In the evening of March 28, Kyiv was attacked by drones. Air defense forces are actively working, and city authorities are urging residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:36 PM • 55027 views
KMVA canceled the competition for managers of apartment buildings - Tkachenko

The head of the KMVA, Timur Tkachenko, canceled the competition for managers of apartment buildings due to violations of the law on regulatory policy. The document was signed without discussion with citizens.

Politics • March 27, 09:36 PM • 70684 views
Changes will be made to the General Plan of Kyiv, taking into account the challenges of the war - Mayor

Kyiv authorities have signed a draft task to amend the city's General Plan, taking into account the challenges of the war, demographic changes and infrastructure restoration. The updated plan will form the basis of an integrated approach to urban planning.

Kyiv • March 26, 01:25 PM • 33106 views
The level of trust of Ukrainians in officials and politicians remains low - Razumkov Center

According to a study by the Razumkov Center, Ukrainians mostly do not trust politicians and officials. Volodymyr Zelenskyy retains the most trust (60%), and Oleksiy Arestovych has the least (88%).

Society • March 25, 01:14 PM • 17120 views
The number of victims of the Russian drone attack has increased in Kyiv

As a result of the night drone attack on Kyiv, three people died, including a 5-year-old child. Ten people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.

Society • March 23, 08:31 AM • 307841 views
7 injured in Kyiv: city authorities reported the consequences of the enemy attack

On the night of March 23, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, causing destruction and fires. Seven people were injured, one was hospitalized, said Vitaliy Klitschko.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 12:39 AM • 68507 views
Drones hit high-rise buildings in Kyiv: fires in different districts

On the night of March 23, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, hitting high-rise buildings in the Dniprovskyi and Podilskyi districts. Debris caused fires in the Holosiivskyi, Desnyanskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:46 PM • 94012 views
A house is on fire in Kyiv after being hit by Russian drones, debris falls in the Holosiivskyi district

On the night of March 23, a Russian drone hit a multi-story building in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, causing a fire. Debris fell in the Holosiivskyi district.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:56 PM • 96793 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: Air defense is working, a UAV fell in the Podilskyi district

In the evening of March 22, explosions were heard in Kyiv during the alarm, air defense was working. A UAV was recorded falling in the Podilskyi district, without destruction or casualties, they urge to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:14 PM • 62460 views
On the night of March 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: air defense was working in Kyiv

On the night of March 17, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with attack drones. Air defense was working in Kyiv and a number of regions. The drones were moving towards Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 10:54 PM • 34201 views
"Komarnytskyi tapes" case: Klitschko announced the dismissal of several people involved and announced new resignations

Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of Kyiv City State Administration officials involved in land corruption in the Kyiv City Council. The mayor also announced further inspections and reorganization in the urban planning sector.

Politics • March 13, 10:39 AM • 32464 views
Traffic on the Southern Bridge will be partially opened in Kyiv - Mayor

The Kyiv Defense Council has allowed traffic on the Southern Bridge from the left bank to the right bank. Restrictions on traffic during alerts have also been partially lifted on two bridges.

Kyiv • March 12, 09:30 AM • 23235 views
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv and the region

Movement of enemy drones has been recorded in the airspace of Kyiv and Kyiv region. Air defense forces are actively working on the left bank of the capital, residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 08:52 PM • 32896 views
The glass bridge in Kyiv has been damaged again: what is known

New cracks have appeared on the glass elements of the pedestrian bridge in the center of Kyiv. The bridge, opened in 2019, has already suffered damage multiple times, including the aftermath of a Russian missile strike in 2022.

Kyiv • March 4, 03:14 PM • 30109 views
Explosions in Kyiv: Air defense repels attack of Russian “Shahed”

Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a. m. due to an attack by enemy drones. Klitschko reported on the air defense and urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 11:39 PM • 102841 views
KCSA announces the dismissal of defendants in the “land case”

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced the dismissal of several senior officials of KCSA and utility companies. The decision was made after the NABU's Operation Clean City on land corruption.

Politics • February 28, 12:44 PM • 36076 views
“Kyiv Digital has launched an accessibility map

The Kyiv Digital app has launched an online map of accessibility with information on barrier-free entry and other amenities. More than 1,200 facilities have already been marked on the map, and their number will continue to grow.

Kyiv • February 26, 03:19 PM • 35883 views
Explosions occurred in Kyiv, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in Kyiv and air defense is activated. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the threat of a UAV attack from two directions and called for people to take cover.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:59 PM • 54480 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in the capital, and air defense forces are operating in the Darnytsia district due to the threat of enemy drones. The Air Force has warned of the danger, and air defense is also active in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:35 PM • 88002 views
Traffic on the South Bridge may be partially allowed in the capital

Kyiv authorities are negotiating with the military to restore traffic from the left to the right bank of the Southern Bridge. The final decision depends on the military and the city's Defense Council.

Society • February 24, 12:11 PM • 39769 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv: Air defense destroys Russian drones

In the evening of February 23, movement of enemy UAVs and air defense operations were spotted in Kyiv. Drones are approaching the city center from the south and northeast.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:15 PM • 99853 views
Russian attack on the center of Kyiv: city authorities updated information about the fall of UAV debris

On the night of February 23, Kyiv suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. The wreckage of a UAV fell in an open area in the Pechersk district, damaging the windows of a non-residential building, with no injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 11:02 PM • 96986 views
Air defense system in operation in Kyiv, debris falls in the city center

On February 22, in the evening, air defense was launched against enemy drones in Kyiv. The wreckage of the downed UAV fell on the territory of the Botanical Garden and in the Pechersk district, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 09:58 PM • 40115 views
Drone attack: drone debris falls in Kyiv, one person killed in Boryspil district

The fall of UAV debris was recorded in the Solomiansky district of Kyiv, a 60-year-old man died in the Boryspil district as a result of an enemy attack.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:46 PM • 55787 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv: Air defense works on enemy drones

Explosions are heard in the Ukrainian capital, and air defense forces are targeting enemy drones. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:13 PM • 54740 views
A daily minute of silence will be held in the Kyiv metro starting today

Starting from February 19, a minute of silence will be held every day at 9:00 a. m. in the Kyiv subway and ground transportation in honor of fallen defenders and civilians. The initiative is being implemented through a public address system and information materials.

Society • February 19, 12:20 PM • 60078 views
Mayor: Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense system in operation

Explosions have been reported in Kyiv, and air defense forces are operating. Several groups of drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace, and an air alert was declared in a number of regions.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 08:38 PM • 62798 views