Ukrainian Boxer Usyk Challenges Trump to Live Under Russian Bombardments

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight boxing champion, has publicly challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to spend a week at his home in Kyiv to witness the harsh realities Ukrainians face daily under ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. Usyk criticized Trump for failing to fulfill his campaign promise to end the war swiftly and urged him to be accountable for his statements about stopping the conflict within a day or a month. He emphasized that the suffering affects not only soldiers but also civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, and offered his home and security to Trump for a secret visit to areas heavily bombed in Kyiv. This invitation comes amid renewed Russian attacks, including devastating strikes on Kharkiv, which have caused civilian casualties and prompted condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Usyk’s plea highlights the urgency and human cost of the conflict, calling for global leaders, especially Trump, to directly experience and respond to Ukraine’s plight. The boxer, known for his Olympic gold medal and multiple heavyweight titles, has used his platform to advocate for Ukraine and previously appealed to Trump to help free Ukrainian prisoners of war.