In the midst of Russia’s invasion, Hayden Paviere has confirmed that her daughter — who she shares with Ukrainian boxer Wladimirklitschko – is safe and sound.
After a follower inquired about the whereabouts of the 7-year old during the political conflict, the Nashvillealum wrote, via Instagram Comment, that “She’s safe”
Panettiere was engaged to the 45 year-old professional swimmer in 2013. She also shared an Instagram message on Friday sharing her support for her ex-partner. (The couple welcomed Kaya in December 2014..
“I have witnessed the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people, who have fought so hard for independence and have continued passionately to defend their country over time,” the Heroesalum wrote in a social media upload along with a photo of Klitschko. It is a disgrace what [Vladimir] Putin has done. This horrible moment in history sends out a frightening message: that it is okay to violate human rights and let autocrats such as Putin do whatever they want in our day and age of 2022.
She added: “I pray for my family, friends and all those who are fighting. I wish you had more support, and I wish that I could be there fighting alongside you. I ask that all of us who are unable to be there, stand shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and show our support for #democracy.
The Russian troops invaded the democratic nation on Thursday, February 24th. The boxer and his brother, Kyiv mayor Vitaliklitschko, pledged to volunteer for their country’s army.
In a LinkedIn essay , the ex-pro athlete said that “We will defend ourselves with our whole might and fight for freedom & democracy.” You can also take action. Don’t let fear hold you back; we can act. … Make your voice heard. Let democracy be heard. Declare loudly that democracy and international law are under attack.
Kaya lived in Ukraine with her father after Wladimir, a native New Yorker , ended their engagement in August 2018. She visited her daughter often and connected with her via FaceTime.
“We’re still respectful of each other and we still have that friendship with each other,” Panettiere exclusively stated to Us Weeklyin Feb 2019. It’s not something you see very often so it’s new. But I believe we did a great job.”
