“I Want to Make You More Famous.” Kiva Tried to Hit a Pedestrian

After saying the video was being posted to social media, the MP backed off.

Today, January 23, a video appeared on social media showing Ukrainian People's Deputy Ilya Kiva of the Opposition Platform — For Life trying to hit a pedestrian who was filming him. It is unknown when the video was shot.

The following conversation took place between the man filming the deputy and Kiva:

— Get into a conflict with Kiva? Show how brave you are?

— Yes, I'm doing PR.

— Well, that's your, like, that's your...

After this, People's Deputy Ilya Kiva tried to hit the man, who apparently managed to dodge. The "conversation" then continued.

— All of this is going to Facebook!

— I want to make you more famous.

— Well, go ahead.

— I'll make you famous!

On January 22, Ukrainian People's Deputy Ilya Kiva of the Opposition Platform — For Life got into a scuffle with ATO veteran Mikhail Maiman in the MOSSO restaurant in Kyiv. After the incident, the deputy decided to comment on what happened and also posted screenshots of his correspondence with Maiman online.

After the fight Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Ryaboshapka opened a criminal case over causing bodily injury to a citizen by a Ukrainian People's Deputy, based on the victim's complaint.

This is not the first time Kiva has ended up in a scandal. He previously became the subject of videos in which he touched his genitals during a session of the Verkhovna Rada, watching strange videos and drawing.

The deputy also called on his "fans" to send him intimate photos outside of working hours.