Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko appeal to international partners following Ukraine invasion

'We must stay united against this aggression, against Russian aggression'

Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have appealed to international partners to show their support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. It comes after Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered his military forces to invade Ukraine on multiple fronts, with tanks moving across the border and 'hundreds' of Ukrainian troops reportedly dead. Last month, as the relationship between Russia and Ukraine intensified, Wladimir enlisted in the Ukrainian reserve army. The two-time world heavyweight champion released a statement on social media following reports of missile strikes targeting airports and military bases. "The world is watching how reckless and deadly imperialism is, not just for Ukraine but the whole world," he wrote on Twitter. https://twitter.com/MichaelBensonn/status/1496818306375950338 Formula 1 stars Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel today raised concerns about competing in the Russian Grand Prix following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the football federations of Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden have issued a formal statement to FIFA signalling their reluctance to play in Russia. Related links:

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