Furious Klitschko Brothers Break Silence Over Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine As Crisis Escalates

• Vitali Klitschko has vowed to take up arms after the Russian military invaded his home country Ukraine as the crisis escalates
• The former world heavyweight boxing champion says he is prepared to fight alongside his brother over the situation
• President Zelensky of Ukraine revealed that no fewer than 137 people had been killed while 316 are injured as tension continues to rise

A former world heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has declared that he is ready to take up arms alongside his brother Wladimir as Russia invades their home country Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had declared a "specialised military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region and warned the international community not to interfere.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that no fewer than 137 people had been killed while 316 are injured as tension continues to escalate.

Vitali Klitschko had been a mayor in Kyiv since 2014, says he is prepared to fight along with his brother:

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The 50-year-old said on ITV's Good Morning Britain as per SPORTbible:

"It’s already a bloody war. I don’t have another choice, I have to do that. I’ll be fighting."

In a LinkedIn post on Thursday, two-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko made his feelings very clear.

"Putin makes it clear that he wants to destroy the Ukrainian state and the sovereignty of its people.

"Words are followed by missiles and tanks. Destruction and death come upon us. That’s it, blood will mix with tears. We will defend ourselves with all our might and fight for freedom and democracy."

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Meanwhile, Ukraine-based Ghanaian footballer, Najeed Yakubu says he is currently locked indoors with his food running out of stock following the invasion by Russia.

Russia reportedly sent air missile strikes attacking the city of Kharkiv, leaving many Ukrainians and people living in the country in a state of fear.

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Narrating his ordeal to Citi Sports, Yakubu opened up on the current situation and reveals he leaves just an hour away from where the attack is happening.

Najeeb Yakubu plays for Ukrainian topflight side FC Vorskla Poltava, and he is a key member of the team but attacks this morning meant training was cancelled.

British government to told to seize Chelsea from Abramovich

Sport Brief earlier reported that the British government has been advised to seize all assets belonging to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, including Chelsea football club.

Labour MP Chris Bryant, in a statement during a House of Commons session, disclosed that he found a leaked document that says the entrepreneur should not be allowed to stay permanently in the UK.

It was gathered that the document showed that Abramovich, who bought the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2003 for GBP 140m was of interest to the government at that time.