Ukrainian Mayor to Share Personal Experience in Virtual Hearing
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko will testify virtually before the Foreign Affairs Committee on February 9th. As a former boxer and politician, Dr. Klitschko has firsthand experience with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
He was elected as mayor of Kyiv in 2014, after being a key figure in the Maidan protest movement. A decorated athlete with an honorary title of Hero of Ukraine, Dr. Klitschko will share his insights on the humanitarian crisis and efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
During the hearing, the committee may discuss ongoing peace talks mediated by the US, as well as the abduction of Ukrainian children. This virtual session provides a unique opportunity for the public to hear from a leading Ukrainian politician and understand the true cost of Russia’s invasion.
Source: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/78/foreign-affairs-committee/news/211812/vitaliy-klitschko-mayor-of-kyiv-to-give-evidence-virtually-to-the-foreign-affairs-committee