The Ukrainian is very passionate when it comes to the topic of his beloved country and has now offered Trump the chance to experience what day-to-day life is like in his homeland
Oleksandr Usyk has offered Donald Trump the chance to experience what life is like in his beloved Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Ukrainian is hoping the president of the United States will oblige so he can see the ongoing war and witness what happens on a daily basis in his homeland. “Just for one week. I’ll give him my house,” Usyk told BBC Sport. “Please live in Ukraine and see what is going on. Every night, there are bombs and planes flying over my house. Bombs and rockets. Every night. It’s enough.”
In recent times, Trump has repeatedly blamed Volodymyr Zelensky and former US president Joe Biden for the war – despite Russia invading Ukraine first in 2014, five years before Zelensky won the presidency, and then launching a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Addressing Trump, Usyk reminded the 78-year-old that he promised to end the war ‘within 24 hours’ if re-elected for a second term. However, since taking office back in January, Trump has failed to fulfil that promise. Usyk has now called for Trump to renew his efforts and help bring the conflict to an end.
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Trump has met with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky since the beginning of the year. Tensions between Trump and the Ukrainian president have been high since a heated confrontation at the White House back in February – where the US leader criticised Zelensky for not starting peace talks with Russia earlier.
However, the US president has taken action to improve relations with Moscow. His administration has sought to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and has held negotiations with Moscow that have cut out Kyiv. Back in March, Trump said he had a “great” phone call with Putin – which prompted the Russian president to gift the American a portrait as a gift a week later.
As for Usyk, the heavyweight champion has always been very passionate when it comes to his country. The 38-year-old has visited the front lines several times and regularly keeps in touch with Ukrainian soldiers. “It’s difficult to find balance when your family is in Kyiv,” he told CNN, referring to his wife and two daughters, who still live there. “It’s hard, but I can switch off and do my job, and then I can help my country even more later on. I’m completely focused on the fight and my training,” he added.
Usyk is currently preparing to face Daniel Dubois – which takes place on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, London. The Ukrainian has not fought since defeating Tyson Fury for a second time back in December. Usyk and Dubois have met before. The pair went head-to-head back in 2023 – with the Ukrainian going on to score stoppage victory in the ninth round. The fight was not without drama after ‘Triple D’ dropped Usyk in the fifth round with a shot to the body that was later deemed a low blow. The Brit has since been on a roll and comes into the clash off the back of a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.