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Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko condemns Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine: 'Destruction and death come upon us'

Former professional boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko urged the rest of the world to pay attention to what's happening in his home country of Ukraine. Klitschko wrote a lengthy message Thursday that condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine.

Klitschko called Putin's actions a "blatant violation of international law." Klitschko also said Putin is putting the "European way of life" under threat.

Klitschko shared a portion of that post on Instagram. At the end of his comment, Klitschko linked off to a larger statement. The statement is available in both English and German.