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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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In Kyiv, DSA official Binkovskyi received a suspicion due to extortion for trading points without permits

The head of the Desnyansky DSA department is suspected of receiving bribes from entrepreneurs for placing trading points. Receiving more than 115 thousand hryvnias has been documented.

Kyiv • April 17, 08:38 AM • 7037 views
Officially: Klitschko's deputy Prokopiiv has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the departure of 31 men abroad

The Deputy Head of the KCMA, Prokopiv, has been notified of suspicion. He is suspected of helping 31 men illegally cross the border.

Politics • April 17, 08:19 AM • 7314 views
You can pay with a card in Kyiv minibuses: the petition was supported

The Kyiv authorities have approved a petition to introduce cashless payments in private minibuses. It will be possible to pay with bank cards and through the "Kyiv Digital" service.

Society • April 16, 11:04 AM • 8416 views
Russian attack on Kyiv left three injured

As a result of the night attack by Russian troops in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, three people were injured. Rescuers were eliminating the consequences of the attack on warehouses.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 06:54 AM • 5560 views
Russia attacked Kyiv with drones: fires broke out, there are casualties

On the night of April 12, Kyiv was attacked by strike drones, causing fires in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Emergency services are working on the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 02:06 AM • 27288 views
Court suspended the Kyiv City Council's decision to expand Klitschko's powers - KCMA

Court suspended the Kyiv City Council's decision to expand Klitschko's powers at the suit of Tkachenko. Tkachenko stated that Klitschko was trying to take away powers from the KCMA.

Politics • April 11, 11:23 AM • 6283 views
Number of injured in Russian night attack in Kyiv has increased to 4

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the number of victims has increased to four. Medics provided assistance to two people on the spot, and two were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 09:13 AM • 13013 views
Russian night attack on Kyiv: three people have already been injured

As a result of the night attack on the capital, three people were injured. One of them was hospitalized, the others were given help on the spot.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 07:01 AM • 12527 views
Explosions in Kyiv, drone attack: fire and destruction recorded, person preliminarily blocked

On the night of April 10, Kyiv was attacked by enemy drones, explosions rang out. A fire was recorded in the Holosiivskyi district, and a private building was destroyed in the Darnytskyi district, blocking a person.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 09:45 PM • 47606 views
SBI conducted searches of Kyiv City Council deputy Bilotserkovets due to verification of the origin of cryptocurrency - sources

SBI conducted searches at the home of Dmytro Bilotserkovets in connection with the verification of the origin of cryptocurrency in the amount of $30 million. Earlier, the "Udar" party announced pressure on the opposition forces.

Politics • April 9, 01:06 PM • 10695 views
The "Komarnytskyi tapes" case: Kyiv City Council failed to vote on the dismissal of Secretary Bondarenko, but he resigned himself

Kyiv City Council failed to dismiss Bondarenko, who is a witness in the corruption case, but he resigned himself. The statement was supported by 81 deputies of the Kyiv City Council.

Politics • April 8, 11:11 AM • 10472 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: a man's body was found in the Darnytskyi district

A man's body was found in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, who died as a result of the night attack. According to preliminary data, three more people were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 08:02 AM • 15191 views
Kyiv missile attack: number of injured rises to three

The number of injured as a result of the night missile attack on Kyiv on April 6 has risen to three. Fires broke out in three districts of the capital, 8 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:51 AM • 62642 views
In Kyiv, at least two people were injured and fires broke out in three districts as a result of the night attack.

Last night, the enemy attacked Kyiv, there are hits. In the Darnytskyi district of the capital, medics hospitalized two injured people. Fires were recorded in three districts.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:10 AM • 11438 views
Attack on Kyiv: Fires broke out in two districts

As a result of an enemy attack in Kyiv, fires broke out in the Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Debris fell on the territory of non-residential buildings, information on the destruction is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:38 AM • 11107 views
Missile attack on Kyiv: explosions heard at night, air defense is working

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the night of April 6. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a missile attack and a call for medics to the Darnytskyi district, urging residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:21 AM • 10347 views
Drone debris hit Kyiv - Klitschko

On the night of April 5, Russia launched drones at Kyiv. Drone debris fell in the Dniprovskyi district, and a fire broke out in the Desnyanskyi district, which was extinguished. There were no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:24 AM • 26996 views
In the Kyiv City Council, the tribune was blocked with the demand to dismiss the secretary due to the Komarnytskyi case

At the Kyiv City Council session, deputies blocked the tribune, demanding the resignation of Bondarenko, who is a witness in the corruption case. Klitschko announced a secret vote on April 8.

Politics • April 3, 01:23 PM • 11487 views
**"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 • 10392 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 • 51478 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 • 36793 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 • 55063 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 • 70691 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 • 33128 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 • 17164 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 • 307894 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 • 68540 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 • 94050 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 • 96829 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 • 62479 views