Kyiv city head Vitali Klitschko lays a bouquet at the coffin with the body of 1st President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk (in office 1991 - 1994) during the lying-in-state ceremony at the Ukrainian House National Centre, Kyiv, central Ukraine. The first head of state and the first Speaker of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada passed away on May 10, 2022, aged 88. Leonid Kravchuk was admitted to an ICU after heart surgery in July 2021. This photo cannot be distributed in the Russian Federation.

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Lying-in-state of Ukraine's First President Leonid Kravchuk, Kyiv - 17 May 2022

Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko is seen near the coffin with the body of Leonid Kravchuk in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 17, 2022. Dozens of politicians, artists, scientists and average citizens attend the farewell ceremony after the first President of Independent Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk, who died May 10, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Farewell Ceremony For The First President Of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk, Kyiv - 17 May 2022

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, center right, stands by the coffin of Leonid Kravchuk, independent Ukraine's first president, during a farewell ceremony at the International Convention Center Ukrainian House, in Kyiv, Ukraine, . Kravchuk led Ukraine to independence amid the collapse of the Soviet Union and served as its first president. He died on May 10 at the age of 88

Obit Kravchuk, Kyiv, Ukraine - 17 May 2022

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, third from left, places flowers by the coffin of Leonid Kravchuk, independent Ukraine's first president, during a farewell ceremony at the International Convention Center Ukrainian House, in Kyiv, Ukraine, . Kravchuk led Ukraine to independence amid the collapse of the Soviet Union and served as its first president. He died on May 10 at the age of 88

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko (2-L) pays his respects before the coffin of late Leonid Kravchuk, the country's first president, during his funeral in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 17 May 2022. Kravchuk, Ukraine's first president (1991-1994) following the country's independence from the USSR, died on 10 May 2022 aged 88.

Funeral ceremony for Ukraine's first president Leonid Kravchuk, Kyiv - 17 May 2022

Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko speaks from a big screen in the stadium of Borussia Park in Moenchengladbach, Germany on May 11, 2022 before the charity match between the Ukraine national team and Borussia Moenchengladbach team.

Borussia Monchengladbach v Ukraine - Charity Match, Germany - 11 May 2022

The Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Merz, center, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, right, and his brother Wladimir Klitschko, a former heavyweight champion boxer during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Russia War Germany, Kyiv, Ukraine - 03 May 2022

The Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Merz, left, and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

The Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Merz, left, and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko look at a city map during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

The Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Merz, left, and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko talk during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

The Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Merz, center, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, right, and his brother Wladimir Klitschko, a former heavyweight champion boxer talk during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Rescuers carry the body of a dead woman who died during a Russian army missile strike. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia's war against Ukraine - 29 Apr 2022

Ukrainian rescuers inspect a partially destroyed residential building, which was damaged by a missile attack by the Russian army. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A Ukrainian police officer is seen near a partially destroyed apartment building that was hit by a Russian missile strike. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian soldiers inspect a partially destroyed residential building that was hit by a Russian missile strike. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

People walk out of a partially destroyed apartment building that was hit by a Russian missile strike. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Utility workers clear rubble near the apartment building that was shelled by the Russian army. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

People inspect a partially destroyed residential building that was hit by a Russian missile strike. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A girl passes by a destroyed house that was damaged as a result of the rocket attack of the Russian army. On April 28 2022, two Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One of them hit a 25-storey residential building. It was reported about 10 victims, of which four were hospitalized and on the next day, the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that as a result of a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building, one person died. At that moment, UN Secretary General António Guterres was in the capital of Ukraine, holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Workers dismantle the soviet union monument that symbolizes the Ukrainian-Russian friendship due to continuing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

Kyiv dismantles monument of Russia- Ukraine friendship in Ukraine - 26 Apr 2022

A woman poses for photos while stepping on the dismantled Soviet Union monument. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

People seem taking photos of a woman stepping on the dismantle the soviet union monument that symbolizes the Ukrainian-Russian friendship due to continuing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

A man poses for photos while stepping on the dismantled Soviet Union monument. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

People looking at dismantle the soviet union monument that symbolizes the Ukrainian-Russian friendship due to continuing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

A woman poses for photos with the dismantled Soviet Union monument. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

A woman seen taking photo of dismantle the soviet union monument that symbolizes the Ukrainian-Russian friendship due to continuing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

A man poses for photos with the dismantled Soviet Union monument. On April 25, 2022, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the removal of the Soviet Union monument in Central Kyiv. This monument erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia during the Soviet government era. The statue of two men holding a medal represents the Soviet Union's Order of Friendship of Peoples, while the rainbow-like arch is called The People's Friendship Arch. Additionally, some streets linked to Russia would be renamed.

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko speaks with the media near the Soviet monument to Ukrainian-Russian friendship, which was erected in 1982 as a symbol of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia, amid Russia invasion of Ukraine. Following the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv's mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced on 25 April 20222, that the sculpture component of the monument would be removed and the giant arch above the workers would be renamed.

Kyiv dismantles monument symbol of Russia- Ukraine friendship in Kyiv, Ukraine - 26 Apr 2022

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko speaks with the press near the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine, 26 April 2022. The Monument of Friendship between the Russian and Ukrainian nations was opened in 1982, on the 60th anniversary of founding of USSR. On April 25, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismantling of the monument. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory resulting in fighting and destruction in the country, a huge flow of refugees, and multiple sanctions against Russia.

Dismantling of the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine - 26 Apr 2022

People celebrate the dismantling of the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine, 26 April 2022. The Monument of Friendship between the Russian and Ukrainian nations was opened in 1982, on the 60th anniversary of founding of USSR. On April 25, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismantling of the monument. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory resulting in fighting and destruction in the country, a huge flow of refugees, and multiple sanctions against Russia.

Municipal workers dismantle the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine, 26 April 2022. The Monument of Friendship between the Russian and Ukrainian nations was opened in 1982, on the 60th anniversary of founding of USSR. On April 25, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismantling of the monument. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory resulting in fighting and destruction in the country, a huge flow of refugees, and multiple sanctions against Russia.

Municipal workers prepare to dismantle the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine, 26 April 2022. The Monument of Friendship between the Russian and Ukrainian nations was opened in 1982, on the 60th anniversary of founding of USSR. On April 25, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismantling of the monument. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory resulting in fighting and destruction in the country, a huge flow of refugees, and multiple sanctions against Russia.

A municipal worker prepares to dismantle the Monument of Friendship in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine, 26 April 2022. The Monument of Friendship between the Russian and Ukrainian nations was opened in 1982, on the 60th anniversary of founding of USSR. On April 25, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismantling of the monument. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory resulting in fighting and destruction in the country, a huge flow of refugees, and multiple sanctions against Russia.

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