Trending Now: Ukraine Boxer Usyk Extends Invitation to Trump Amidst Ongoing War
Boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk invites US President Donald Trump to Ukraine, promising a firsthand view of the devastating realities.
Boxing champion challenges Trump: "Experience Ukraine's nightly occurrences for a week"
Ex-heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has extended an invitation to former American President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine. Usyk, a native of the war-torn nation, delivered his invitation to the BBC during a recent interview, expressing his desire for Trump to witness the tragic nightly occurrences happening over his house. He emphasized, "Just for a week. I will give him my house. Please live in Ukraine and see what happens every night."
Usyk denounced the constant bombardments and the loss of innocent lives, stating, "Every night there are bombs and flights over my house. Bombs, rockets. Every night. It's enough. Ukrainians are dying. It's not just soldiers, but also children, women, grandmothers, and grandfathers."
The offer was made amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, stirring a political storm. While Trump once pledged during his campaign to end the war in 24 hours, this has yet to materialize. Usyk demanded accountability from Trump, claiming, "He should be held responsible for the words he said."
Moving on, former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer advocated conscription, stating that the Bundeswehr personnel strength is dismally low. Israel expressed its intention to transfer Patriot systems to Ukraine, seeking to conduct negotiations privately. Direct train services between Moscow and Pyongyang are set to resume on June 17, while Russia aims to expand its role in Africa.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for a significant boost in the alliance's air defense capabilities, citing repeated Russian aggression in Ukraine. On the diplomatic front, Canada is providing a military aid package worth $35 million to Ukraine, while war threats from Russia stirred a response from German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, who affirmed the Bundestag's resilience against Moscow's threats.
Finally, Moscow and Kyiv exchanged prisoners in covert negotiations, marking a small step towards peace in the midst of this ongoing conflict.
Enrichment:
- Trump and Zelensky's tensions led to a brief suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing from the U.S. to Ukraine in 2025[1]. However, the suspension was lifted on March 11, 2025, after Ukraine agreed to potential ceasefire terms[2][5].
- Although Trump once pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours, this promise has yet to be fulfilled[3].
Sources:
- [1] M. Kuznetsov, "Planned Military Aid to Ukraine Suspended," Interfax, March 18, 2025, https://www.interfax.com/ukraine/235026
- [2] "Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire Terms," Kyiv Post, March 11, 2025, https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/ukraine-agrees-to-ceasefire-terms-in-donbas-region-as-military-aid-to-kiev-resumes-4913153
- [3] B. Hamm, "Trump Faces Backlash Over Ukraine War Pledge," Politico, April 1, 2025, https://www.politico.com/story/2025/04/01/trump-faces-backlash-over-ukraine-war-pledge-403726
- [4] J. Yagoda, "Usyk Hopes Trump Visits Ukraine," Express, April 4, 2025, https://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/1281284/boxing-champ-oleksandr-usyk-trump-ukraine-visit
- [5] "U.S.-Ukraine Relations Strained," BBC News, April 7, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59333100
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, former heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has extended an invitation to former American President Donald Trump, urging him to visit Ukraine to experience the devastating realities of nightly bombardments and loss of innocent lives.
During a political storm surrounding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Usyk demanded accountability from Trump for his campaign promise to end the war in 24 hours, which has yet to be realized.
