Ukraine war

BOXING brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko have revealed their “kill count” and claim they are prepared to die for Ukraine.The two former heavyweight champions are currently defending Ukraine’s capital Kyiv – where Vitali is the mayor – against Russian invasion.
Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko said they are prepared to die for UkraineCredit: Reuters
Ukrainian forces are reportedly seeking out separate Russian groups within the capital and the iconic brothers are doing their part in the fight.
Vitali, 50, told Sky News that he and Wladimir, 45, “killed some people, I guess six people last night”.
And the elder brother defiantly claimed they were “ready to die for their home” and showed no fear of Russian forces when talking to CNN.
He said: “We’re not interested in how strong the Russian army is, we’re ready to fight.
“And we’re ready to die for our home country and for our families because it’s our home.
“It’s our future and somebody wants to come to our home and steal our future from us.”
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The ring legends recently sent out a video message asking for the international community to make a stand together against “Russian aggression”.
Wladimir said: “I’m calling to all international partners to observe this tragedy that is happening nowadays in Ukraine and this senseless war which is not going to have any winners or losers.
“I just want to tell you we must stay united against this aggression, this Russian aggression.
“Don’t let it continue happening in Ukraine, don’t let it happen in Europe and eventually in the world. United we’re strong. Support Ukraine, thank you.”
Recently it was reported that the Klitschko brothers were on a Russian “kill list” of senior Ukrainians.
Fellow Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has also taken up arms in the fight against Russia.
He told CNN: “‘I really don’t know when I’m going to be stepping back in the ring.
“My country and my honor are more important to me than a championship belt.’
The boxing legends are determined to defend their homeland should Russia invade
The brothers have claimed to have killed six Russian invaders so farCredit: AP More

BOXING ace Oleksandr Usyk has vowed to fight Russia to the death and claims he “has a gun” and isn’t afraid to kill “if he has to.”The 2012 London Olympic champion and undisputed cruiserweight king has taken up arms as part of the Kyiv Territorial Defence.
Oleksandr Usyk said he is prepared to fight Russia to the deathCredit: Instagram / @usykaa
The 35-year-old father-of-three has joined best friend – and two-time Olympic champ – Vasiliy Lomachenko and legendary heavyweight brothers Wladimir and Kyiv mayor Vitali in swapping gloves for guns.
And the boxer sent a chilling message this week in which he said he was prepared to commit murder and even die if the Russians evaded on “the lives of my close ones.”
“If they will want to take my life, or the lives of my close ones, I will have to do it,” Usyk told CNN on Wednesday.
“But I don’t want that. I don’t want to shoot, I don’t want to kill anybody, but if they will be killing me, I will have no choice.
“Maybe it’ll sound sentimental, but my soul belongs to the Lord and my body and my honour belong to my country, to my family.
“So there is no fear, absolutely no fear. There’s just bafflement — how could this be in the 21st century?”
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On Monday, a picture emerged of him prepped for battle with a machine gun swung round his shoulder as he received the backing of Brit rival Anthony Joshua – who he is due to face later this year.
Usyk said he was unsure when he would return to the ring, adding: “My country and my honour are more important to me than a championship belt.”
It came as the Ukrainian, who is devout Orthodox Christian, appealed directly to the Russian people for help.
In a heartfelt Instagram video posted last week he said: “Good morning to everybody. My name is Oleksandr Usyk. I’d like to speak to the people of Russia.
“If we consider ourselves as brothers, Orthodox ones, do not send your children to our country, do not fight with us.”
He also sent a direct message to President Putin calling for end to war and for peace.
“Please just sit down and negotiate it with us without claims,” he added.
“Our kids, wives, grannies are hiding in the basements. We are here in our own country, we cannot do it any other way.
“We are defending. Stop this war, stop it. No War.”
Usyk has called for peace but said he is prepared to kill to protect his love onesCredit: PA
The Ukrainian has joined the war effort as part of the Kyiv Territorial DefenceCredit: Instagram @andrii_nebytov More

BOXING brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko have revealed their “kill count” and claim they are prepared to die for Ukraine.The two former heavyweight champions are currently defending Ukraine’s capital Kyiv – where Vitali is the mayor – against Russian invasion.
Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko said they are prepared to die for UkraineCredit: Reuters
Ukrainian forces are reportedly seeking out separate Russian groups within the capital and the iconic brothers are doing their part in the fight.
Vitali, 50, told Sky News that he and Wladimir, 45, “killed some people, I guess six people last night”.
And the elder brother defiantly claimed they were “ready to die for their home” and showed no fear of Russian forces when talking to CNN.
He said: “We’re not interested in how strong the Russian army is, we’re ready to fight.
“And we’re ready to die for our home country and for our families because it’s our home.
“It’s our future and somebody wants to come to our home and steal our future from us.”
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The ring legends recently sent out a video message asking for the international community to make a stand together against “Russian aggression”.
Wladimir said: “I’m calling to all international partners to observe this tragedy that is happening nowadays in Ukraine and this senseless war which is not going to have any winners or losers.
“I just want to tell you we must stay united against this aggression, this Russian aggression.
“Don’t let it continue happening in Ukraine, don’t let it happen in Europe and eventually in the world. United we’re strong. Support Ukraine, thank you.”
Recently it was reported that the Klitschko brothers were on a Russian “kill list” of senior Ukrainians.
Fellow Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has also taken up arms in the fight against Russia.
He told CNN: “‘I really don’t know when I’m going to be stepping back in the ring.
“My country and my honor are more important to me than a championship belt.’
The boxing legends are determined to defend their homeland should Russia invade
The brothers have claimed to have killed six Russian invaders so farCredit: AP More