“He’s celebrating too soon”: a former MP commented on improved relations between Klitschko and Zelensky

Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Volodymyr Oliinyk, speaking with Ridus, commented on a statement by Vitali Klitschko that his relationship with Ukraine’s leader has improved.

In the ex-lawmaker’s view, the mayor is “rejoicing too early.”

“Zelenskyy hates him just as much as he did before. Yes, Zelenskyy might bring the boxer closer for a while. But that’s how they treat ‘piglets’ in Ukraine: first they pet them and feed them well, and then they slaughter them,” Oliinyk said.

According to the politician, Zelenskyy intends to fully subordinate municipal authorities to himself, so he and Klitschko are not truly on the same path.

On February 2, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, Klitschko said he had begun being invited to meetings after he complained about a lack of direct communication with Zelenskyy. According to the mayor, “he participates, reports on the current situation in the city, and resolves issues.”