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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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Kyiv is looking for ways not to increase the cost of public transport fares - Klitschko

Kyiv city authorities are striving to maintain current public transport fares. Mayor Klitschko assured that there would be no price increase until the end of the war.

Society • September 9, 01:20 PM • 4490 views
KMVA denied information about the third victim of the massive Russian attack in Kyiv

The Kyiv City Military Administration denied information about the third fatality as a result of the night Russian attack. Earlier, it was reported that a 32-year-old woman and her two-month-old child had died.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 11:04 AM • 4459 views
The number of victims of the massive Russian attack in Kyiv has risen to three

The death of a third person as a result of the night Russian attack has been confirmed in Kyiv. Earlier, the mayor of Kyiv reported the death of a 32-year-old woman and her two-month-old child.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 10:18 AM • 5581 views
Fire on the Cabinet of Ministers' territory localized, extinguishing continues in SviatoshynPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, a fire in a government building covering an area of over 1,000 square meters has been localized. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, firefighting and debris removal continue, where two people died.

Society • September 7, 08:05 AM • 14683 views
Woman died in Kyiv shelter during night attack

An elderly woman died in a shelter in Kyiv during an air raid alert. This happened in the Darnytskyi district during a night Russian attack on the capital.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 02:43 AM • 22874 views
Pregnant woman injured in Kyiv due to enemy shelling - Klitschko

In Kyiv, as a result of a Russian UAV attack on the night of September 7, 8 people were injured, including a pregnant woman. Three of the injured, including the pregnant woman, were hospitalized, while others received assistance on the spot.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:55 AM • 19783 views
Night attack on Kyiv: child among dead, 18 more people injured (photo)

On the night of September 7, Russian troops attacked Kyiv. Hits and destruction were recorded in Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts, with 2 dead, including a child. At least 18 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:43 AM • 28867 views
"Russians deliberately target civilian objects": KMVA reported hits and fires

An enemy drone attack is ongoing in Kyiv, air defense is working. Hits have been recorded on two residential high-rise buildings in the Sviatoshynskyi district, with fires reported.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:01 AM • 5928 views
Kyiv will be short of funds for important sectors: Klitschko against the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025 in its current form

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • September 5, 01:58 PM • 5000 views
Drone attack: air defense forces are working in Kyiv

Enemy UAVs have been detected in Kyiv and the region. Air defense forces are working on targets, and an air raid alert has been declared in the city.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 05:20 PM • 12019 views
Long air raid alert: another fragment of an aerial target found in the center of Kyiv

A fragment of an aerial target was found in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv without damage to buildings. Also, fragments of a downed UAV were found on the territory of a kindergarten in the Dniprovskyi district.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 12:12 PM • 5822 views
Air attack on Kyiv: UAV debris fell in a green zone - Klychko

In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, the fall of fragments of a Russian drone onto a green zone has been recorded. Emergency services are already working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 09:40 AM • 7349 views
Enemy drones attack Kyiv: air defense is working in the capital

Enemy drones are attacking the capital of Ukraine. Air defense is working in Kyiv, air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs on the left bank.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 06:40 AM • 9838 views
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: already 12 dead, three of them children

During the attack on Kyiv, 12 people died, including three children aged 2, 14, and 17. About 50 people sought medical attention, 40 were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 07:26 AM • 114171 views
Night Russian strike claimed the lives of 8 people, including a child: Zelenskyy reacted to the Russia's attackVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 8 dead, including a child, as a result of a massive Russian strike. The mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, clarified that 38 people were injured, 30 of whom were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 05:16 AM • 6775 views
Shopping mall and Nova Anglia residential complex damaged in central Kyiv due to Russian attack: details

A hit was recorded in a shopping mall in central Kyiv, and the Nova Anglia residential complex building was also damaged. All services are working on site, the consequences are being clarified.

Kyiv • August 28, 03:16 AM • 96225 views
About 100 objects in 7 districts of Kyiv: KMVA reported on the consequences of the night attack

Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using kamikaze drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as Kinzhals and false targets. Local authorities reported on the consequences of the attack at more than 20 locations in Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Desnianskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 03:04 AM • 11251 views
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a multi-story building was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack: people may be under the rubble

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, the destruction of a residential building from the first to the fifth floor was recorded. This happened as a result of a Russian attack on the night of August 28.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 01:42 AM • 9386 views
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: four dead, dozens wounded, including children, numerous fires and destruction

The capital of Ukraine suffered one of the largest combined shellings from Russia. The consequences of the attack were recorded at more than 20 locations in 7 districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 12:34 AM • 70464 views
A photo of the Gerbera UAV that fell near residential buildings in Kyiv is circulating online.

The fall of a Russian Geran drone was recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The drone fell into the yard of a nine-story residential building; there was no explosion or damage.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 08:53 PM • 43801 views
Enemy drone fell into the yard of a residential building in Kyiv - Klychko

An enemy UAV was found in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, which fell into the yard of a 9-story building. There was no explosion or damage, emergency services are heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 07:59 PM • 29706 views
Morning Russian attack on Kyiv: police showed downed dronePhoto

An enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district near a residential building. There are no damages or casualties, and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 09:13 AM • 15283 views
Podilskyi Bridge fully opens: Klitschko announced traffic on all lanes and tunnel launchPhoto

In Kyiv, on August 23, full traffic in both directions opens on the Podilskyi Bridge crossing. The bridge will have four lanes in each direction, a new tunnel, and bicycle paths.

Society • August 22, 01:09 PM • 4899 views
Air defense is operating in Kyiv amid the threat of enemy drones

Air defense is operating in Kyiv amid the threat of enemy drones. Air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 10:49 AM • 10114 views
Drone attack: explosions heard in Kyiv

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on Wednesday evening, August 20. Air defense is operating in the capital, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the danger of a UAV attack.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 08:48 PM • 38902 views
Kyiv Defense Council will not meet because Klitschko went on vacation - head of KMVAPhoto

The Kyiv Defense Council cannot meet due to Vitali Klitschko's vacation. As reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA), Timur Tkachenko, this hinders the restoration of infrastructure and shelters, as well as the resolution of security issues in the capital.

Kyiv • August 12, 05:12 PM • 4345 views
Court lifts house arrest from Klitschko's deputy Volodymyr ProkopivPhoto

Kyiv Deputy Mayor Volodymyr Prokopiv has been released from round-the-clock house arrest, and his electronic bracelet has been removed. He had been under arrest for almost four months.

Society • August 12, 01:20 PM • 4743 views
August 1 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv after massive shelling by the Russian Federation

August 1 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the massive attack by the Russian Federation. Flags will be lowered and all entertainment events canceled.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 02:16 PM • 4447 views
Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31: death toll rises to 9Video

The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 9 people. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with over 1,200 police officers and rescuers involved.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:55 PM • 3900 views
Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31: 135 injured, including 12 childrenPhotoVideo

As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31, 8 people died, including one child. 135 Kyiv residents were injured, 12 of them children.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:54 AM • 24998 views