ANTHONY JOSHUA is visiting war-torn Ukraine alongside Oleksandr Usyk.
The former heavyweight rivals have headed to capital Kyiv, with keen to show around.
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk pose alongside team members in UkraineCredit: Instagram @kickboxing_boxing_coach_dubai
Joshua was in brilliant spirits as he headed to the war-torn cityCredit: X @usykaa
The reigning world heavyweight champion, 39, posted a video to X of himself meeting up with AJ.
In the short clip, AJ can be seen approaching Usyk at an airport.
Beaming, the Brit says: “Ukraine! For the first time in my life.”
Wearing a Stone Island jacket and beige baseball cap, Usyk replies: “It’s good. I show you, I show you Kyiv.”
To which Joshua adds: “Let’s go! We go to see Kyiv.”
Usyk accompanied the clip with the message: “Going to Kyiv with @anthonyjoshua.
“Already planning a little tour around the city. Excited to show some of my favorite spots!”
Usyk subsequently posted a picture of himself alongside Joshua in the city, captioning it: “Welcome to Ukraine.”
Usyk and Joshua appeared to be delighted to be reunitingCredit: X @usykaa
The pair also enjoyed some live music together, with both clapping along as three women sang and two men played instruments.
Usyk proudly captioned this further clip: “Fully immersed in Ukrainian culture.”
The Cat is back in his homeland for a event put on by his promotion.
He wrote in a further Instagram post: “I’m heading back to Ukraine, and not just like that… Tomorrow is the Rising Stars professional boxing night by @usyk17.promotions.
“Of course, I can’t miss an event like this, even with training in full swing and my preparation for the May fight ramping up.
“This is where new names rise and their big journey begins. It’s going to be loud. It’s going to be electric. And definitely unforgettable!”
The card is set to be headlined by home fighter Daniel Lapin, who takes on Kristaps Bulmeistars.
Lapin, 28, was last in action at Wembley Stadium last summer as he beat Englishman Lewis Edmondson on the undercard of Usyk’s rematch win over .
Despite Kyiv remaining a warzone, Lapin gets a homecoming fight this Saturday, with Usyk and Joshua likely to be ringside.
Usyk, meanwhile, will next be in the ring in Egypt on May 23 when he takes on .
Usyk was excited to show off his country to JoshuaCredit: Instagram @usykaa
The boxers were treated to a musical performanceCredit: Instagram @usykaa
Joshua clapped along with the singersCredit: Instagram @usykaa 
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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