Vladimir Klitschko joins his brother, enrolled in Ukrainian army

Former weight champion Vladimir Klitschko enrolled on Wednesday in Ukraine's reserve army in Kiev, saying his love for his country forced him to defend him.

Ukraine is preparing for a possible military offensive after Russia collected tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks, although Moscow says it has no intention of conquering its neighbour.

It's love for my city, my home, my family, my neighbors, my daughter who brought me here today, who took this initiative and who I'm now participating in this defence of field”, he said.

Vladimir (45) and his brother Vitaly Klitschko (50), mayor of Kiev and also a former heavy-weight boxing champion were present at the opening of a Territorial Protection Forces recruiting Centre in the Ukrainian capital.

Former Ukrainian boxer Vitaly Klitschko has given up his duties in his post in the Kiev municipality and ended up at the front.