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Russia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Zelensky and Kiev mayor ‘at war'
Vladimir Zelensky's longstanding feud with Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has escalated into 'war,' The Times has reported. The Ukrainian leader has 'forced' the former world champion heavyweight boxer – who is said to harbor presidential ambitions – into a 'political clinch,' the British daily wrote on Friday. Zelensky is reportedly seizing power from the capital's civilian government, having taken control of its military administration away from Klitschko in the early months of the conflict. Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau has made seven arrests among Klitschko's subordinates, with a further three under investigation, The Times wrote. In turn, the Kiev mayor has accused the Zelensky administration of paralyzing the city council with 'raids, interrogations, and threats of fabricated criminal cases' that prevent his team from meeting the legal quorum required for decision-making. 'This is a purge of democratic principles and institutions under the guise of war,' The Times cited Klitschko as saying. 'I said once that it smells of authoritarianism in our country. Now it stinks.' The dispute is as much personal as it is political, according to the newspaper. Zelensky made personal attacks against Klitschko after the mayor criticized his approach to peace negotiations. The Kiev mayor has accused Zelensky of overreach, playing into fears that his use of wartime powers has come at the expense of democracy, The Times said. Despite his presidential term expiring last May, the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly postponed elections, citing martial law. Klitschko said that Zelensky is also usurping power from other mayors in the country, but that his celebrity status grants him some protection. While boxing champion has brushed off allegations against him as mudslinging, arrests in the Kiev administration are real manifestations of corruption in the capital, the Times wrote, citing analysts. Kiev's flourishing corruption would be 'impossible without the city government,' Zelensky-appointed city military administration head Timur Tkachenko told The Times. Corruption has been a serious and long-standing issue in Ukraine. Top officials in Washington, which has been Kiev's biggest military sponsor, have expressed concern that US aid has been systematically misappropriated during the Ukraine conflict.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kyiv on alert as Russia launches missiles, drones assault on Ukraine
Kyiv was on high alert early Saturday after a Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, prompting urgent warnings from local officials and the military, the city's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, said, after AFP journalists heard explosions. "Explosions in the capital. Air defences have been activated. The city and the region are under a combined enemy attack," he wrote on Telegram. The Ukrainian Air Force warned that ballistic missiles were heading towards the capital. Timur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, said two fires had broken out in the city's Sviatoshinskyi district. Drone fragments had hit the ground there and in three other districts. Officials said anti-aircraft units were in action. Reuters witnesses reported waves of drones flying over the city, which had been jolted by a series of explosions.
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Kyiv mayor says drones and missiles attack city, triggering fires
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was coming under a combined drone and missile attack early on Saturday, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Timur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, said two fires had broken out in the city's Sviatoshinskyi district. Drone fragments had hit the ground there and in three other districts. Officials said anti-aircraft units were in action. Reuters witnesses reported waves of drones flying over the city, which had been jolted by a series of explosions. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Kyiv mayor says drones and missiles attack city, triggering fires
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was coming under a combined drone and missile attack early on Saturday, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Timur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, said two fires had broken out in the city's Sviatoshinskyi district. Drone fragments had hit the ground there and in three other districts. Officials said anti-aircraft units were in action. Reuters witnesses reported waves of drones flying over the city, which had been jolted by a series of explosions.
Reuters
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Kyiv mayor says drones and missiles attack city, triggering fires
May 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine's capital Kyiv was coming under a combined drone and missile attack early on Saturday, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Timur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, said two fires had broken out in the city's Sviatoshinskyi district. Drone fragments had hit the ground there and in three other districts. Officials said anti-aircraft units were in action. Reuters witnesses reported waves of drones flying over the city, which had been jolted by a series of explosions.
