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James Whaling

Vitali Klitschko kisses bride as brave couple get married on Kiev front line

A brave couple got married on the front line of Ukraine's war against Russia in Kiev - and Vitali Klitschko was on hand to kiss the bride for good luck.

On the 11th day of fighting in the Ukrainian capital, territorial defence soldiers Valeri and Lesya - who have been together for more than two decades - decided to tie the knot.

Klitschko, mayor of Kiev and former world heavyweight boxing champion, visited the area and congratulated the duo.

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