Klitschko again sharply criticizes Zelensky: “We are losing our democratic values”. “Self-government is a cornerstone of democracy in every democratic country,” said the Kiev mayor.

In this context, Klitschko had warned against authoritarianism. The pressure on the press is also increasing in Ukraine, and opposition politicians are barely noticed. Increasing centralization is a “dangerous trend,’ said the 52-year-old, who has been mayor of Kiev since 2014.