Kiev's mayor Vitali Klitschko looks to the coming months with concern. "I'm nervous about winter," said the former professional boxer on the sidelines of the German-Ukrainian municipal partnership conference in Leipzig. The politician described the situation in his home country as "an illusion of life that can be destroyed at any second". The people there dream of peace. Giving up part of Ukraine to Russia would be unthinkable. "We are also fighting for our European future," said Klitschko.
In February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. War has been raging there ever since. An end to it? Not in sight at the moment, said Klitschko. His city is well prepared for the approaching winter - also thanks to help from partner cities such as Leipzig. "But you can't rule out the possibility of Russian missiles destroying our infrastructure," warned the 52-year-old. This is another reason why he advises his citizens to be prepared for the worst, i.e. to have enough food, drinking water and warm clothing ready. "Everyone must be ready."
