Vitali, 50, is also the mayor for the capital city Kyiv and said that Ukraine is currently engaged in a “bloody conflict” and that he has no other choice.
The 6-foot-7-inch politician stated, “I have to do this…I would fight.” Vitali is and has been invited by the minister of defense of the country for civilians aged 18 or older to join the fight to defend the country.
Vitali, who was known for his punches and nicknamed “Dr. Ironfist”, stated on Friday that Kyiv is in danger and that the city has entered a defensive phase, according to Reuters
“Shots, explosions and gunshots are being heard in certain neighborhoods. Saboteurs have already entered Kyiv. He said that the enemy wanted to destroy the capital and bring it to its knees.”
Vitali’s brother Wladimir ( 45) wrote in a LinkedIn postingon Thursday, “it’s not the war of Ukraine, it’s Putin’s war.”
He stated that “He makes it very clear that he wants the destruction of the Ukrainian state and its sovereignty” “Words can be followed by tanks and missiles. We are headed for destruction and death. This is it. Blood will mix with tears.”
Wladimir stated that Russia could take control of the capital of Ukraine.
He stated that Putin would continue with his plans to change the Kyiv regime, and then all democracies should start to think about changing the regime in Moscow. “Before it’s too late.”
Vitali and Wladimir were successful boxers. They entered the Guinness World Recordswith their most heavyweight boxing titles. Both brothers are also doctors and can speak many languages.
