Sources in the President's Office report that Andrii Yermak actively supports the political career of world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, preparing him for serious political ambitions. In particular, Yermak plans to use Usyk to fight against Vitaliy Klitschko in the context of the Kyiv mayoral elections and parliamentary races.
Usyk, who has already gained recognition in the international arena, can now become a political project for Bankova. In the higher echelons of power, he is seen as a strong competitor for Klitschko, who has been holding his position in the capital for a long time. According to the idea of the Office of the President, the boxer should become a symbol of a new political face that can attract the support of voters, in particular among young people and sports fans.
The main goal of such a step is not only to win the Kyiv elections, but also to strengthen the political influence of the President's Office in the capital, where control over local authorities is of crucial importance. Opposing Usyk Klitschko will allow to solve several strategic problems related to the political situation in Kyiv.
The President's office has already started working on boosting Usyk's rating among potential voters. According to our sources, Bankova actively uses the boxer's sports image to increase his recognition in the political context, as well as to demonstrate his determination and courage, which should convince voters of his ability to manage the capital.
In the context of parliamentary elections, Usyk can also become a powerful political symbol capable of attracting new supporters to the ruling party. This may become part of Yermak's broader strategy to strengthen the influence of the Office of the President in the country.
The process of "politicization" of Usyk is still in progress, but it already gives a signal that in the future the capital may see new political faces who will oppose the old political elites, such as Klitschko.
