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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives puppy gifted by former US boxer Terence Crawford
Former boxer Terence Crawford presented a pit bull terrier named Freya to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv as a symbol of Ukraine's resilience.
The short version
- Former U.S. boxer Terence Crawford gifted a three-month-old American pit bull terrier named Freya to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
- The puppy's grandfather survived the 2022 Russian siege of Bucha, and her name references Ukraine's proposed European missile defense system.
- Animals have regularly served as symbols of Ukrainian resilience and morale during the ongoing war with Russia.
Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted a three-month-old American pit bull terrier in his Kyiv office.[Associated Press]
- The puppy was presented by former U.S. boxer Terence Crawford, a longtime supporter of Ukraine.[Associated Press]
- The puppy's grandfather, Athos, survived the Russian military siege of Bucha in 2022.[Associated Press]
- The dog was named Freya in reference to Freyja, a joint missile defense project between Ukraine and European allies.[Associated Press]
- The visit was organized with assistance from Vadym Danylchenko, an adviser to Ukraine's minister of youth and sports.[Associated Press]