**In a bold statement, Usyk extends an invite to Donald Trump to live in Ukraine for a week, aiming to shed light on the realities of war faced by his nation.**
**Usyk Challenges Trump to Experience Ukraine’s War Firsthand**
**Usyk Challenges Trump to Experience Ukraine’s War Firsthand**
**Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers President Trump a unique invitation to understand the Ukraine conflict.**
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has made headlines with a striking offer to former US president Donald Trump, proposing that he live in his home for a week to gain insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine. This invitation comes in the wake of Russia's continued aggression towards Ukraine, which began with their full-scale invasion in 2022.
Trump, who previously claimed he could end the war “within 24 hours” if re-elected, has faced criticism for shifting blame onto Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the conflict’s escalation. Usyk, who dedicated his victory against Anthony Joshua in 2022 to the people of Ukraine, challenges Trump to experience the nightly bombings that have plagued his country.
“I advise American President Donald Trump to come to Ukraine and live in my house for one week,” Usyk stated during an interview with BBC Sport. He emphasized the severity of the situation: "Every night there are bombs and flights above my house. Bombs, rockets. Every night. It's enough."
The plea underlines Usyk's ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the war's impact on civilians, including the loss of lives of children, women, and the elderly. “Ukrainian people are dying. It’s not just military guys; it's hard for me. It's my country. I worry about what happens in my country,” he added.
Usyk has long been an advocate for peace in Ukraine, especially since the outset of the conflict that escalated before his rematch with Joshua in August 2022. Joining him in efforts to support Ukraine are retired boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko.
As Usyk prepares for his next fight against Britain's Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, where he seeks to retain his titles and solidify his status in boxing history, the champion's call for understanding and empathy amidst war remains ever-present.
