He has his hands like shovels and a handshake like a hydraulic press: Vladimir Kliczko, a former world champion in heavyweight boxing, gave on Thursday, May 8 this year. At the symposium in St. Gallen lecture on his personal fight with Russian invaders and commitment to children affected by abuse and violence. After the lecture, Blick met with this 1.98 m giant for an interview. Kliczko warned him that the aggression of Russian President Vladimir Putin would also affect Switzerland.
Asked if Ukraine is planning an attack on a military parade organized by the Kremlin on May 9 this year. In Moscow, Kliczko responded evasively. – The war has a terrible face. Of course, we are in favor of a truce and a fair room. But the Russians themselves broke the three -day arms suspension they announced – he said. It is now known that Kiev has refrained from attack at that time, but the thread found a continuation in the conversation.
If I did not believe that we could resist this Russian bear, I would not be here. In March 2022, when the Russians stood at the gates of Kiev and I saw hundreds of dead myself, I would not believe it. Just peace is possible – if not today, then tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
What does a fair peace look like?
We will never recognize the occupied [ukraińskiego] territory for Russian. I hope that the world will not do it either.
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What do you think about Donald Trump, who He publicly humiliated Złenski? Will he abandon Ukraine?
We know what Trump is: once a hot bath, once a cold shower … Chaos always sows. He equipped us with a weapon during his first term. That's why I can imagine now that he will stop help.
[Prezydent USA] criticizes [Wołodymyra] Zelanski as a dictator and the person who began the war. To what extent are these allegations justified?
Zelanski is simply the president of Ukraine. You can like it or not. The war does not apply to him.
However, Zelanski is a man who gives his face to a Ukrainian resistance in the outside world. How does he do his work?
I will repeat: it is about war, not Zelanski. There are many questions about him, but they divert attention from the heart of the matter. The real problem are crimes, destruction, Putin's army and numerous children who were abducted and killed.
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Kliczko: Putin progresses like Hitler, who started with Poland. Step by step
You criticize Mr. Switzerland for doing more to support Ukraine. So what should she do?
How do you understand this? Is Putin also a threat to Switzerland?
Of course. Putin's goal is to restore the former Soviet empire. Then Switzerland would become a direct neighbor of the Soviet Union – part of Germany also belonged to him.
Do you think that Putin will be able to restore the Soviet Empire?
Of course. He acts like Hitler, who started with Poland. Step by step.
“Commitment to sport can be used as a tool”
Since the end of your boxing career, you have been involved in humanitarian activities. When will you decide to enter politics?
My brother [Witalij Kliczko] He is the Kiev meter. One family politician is enough.
The media reports that you intend to return to boxing. When will this happen?
There are various rumors about me. If this happens, I will announce it personally. At the moment, however, I have other things on my head.
How did the boxing career help you in the fight against war?
Commitment to sport can serve as a tool. As a tool for generating money, and above all to pay attention to children that the Russians kidnap and use.
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