Klitschko spoke out against Zaluzhny’s resignation from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He noted that the moment has come when “politics can outweigh common sense and the interests of the state” “I hope the authorities will understand the seriousness of the steps they are taking now and the fullness of their responsibility,” Klitschko said.

The mayor of Kyiv also demanded that the Ukrainian authorities stop political intrigue and internal struggle.