Bon Jovi’s hit song “It’s My Life” has inspired Ukrainians to gear up for battle with Russia’s invading forces.
04.03.2022 - 10:31 / foxnews.com
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many of the country’s citizens are left to make potentially grave decisions. While some have taken up shelter in Ukraine, some have fled.
Others, including a number of celebrities and lawmakers, have elected to stay put and are fighting to thwart Russia after the Ukrainian government handed out tens of thousands of automatic rifles to civilians last week. Outside of volunteers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has banned men of military age from 18 to 60 from leaving the country. Here's a look at a few public figures who have said they will join the fight against Vladimir Putin’s army.
Wladimir Klitschko, a former Ukrainian boxer and WBO and WBA champion who dominated the sport's heavyweight division alongside his brother and current Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in the 2000s, has vowed to defend his home country against Putin. Wladimir recently accused the Russian president of trying to reinstate Russia’s dominance over vulnerable parts of the world and maintained that attacks against the Eastern European nation are the result of years of "weakness in Western democracies.
"Putin wants to call into question the geopolitical balance across the whole of Europe, he dreams of being the defender of the Slavic peoples wherever they live, and he wants to restore a fallen empire whose demise he has never accepted," he wrote in a LinkedIn blog post on Feb. 24. United with his brother Vitali, the pair have dug their heels in for a fight for their lives and those of their fellow countrymen and women.
Wladimir, 45, has a 7-year-old daughter, Kaya, with his ex-fiancée and actress Hayden Panettiere, who has since confirmed that their daughter is "safe" and is "not in Ukraine" amid the crisis. Vasiliy
.Bon Jovi’s hit song “It’s My Life” has inspired Ukrainians to gear up for battle with Russia’s invading forces.
Bon Jovi’s hit song “It’s My Life” has inspired Ukrainians to gear up for battle with Russia’s invading forces.
Sean Penn is continuing to do his bit to support the people of Ukraine following Russia’s illegal invasion of the country.
Sean Penn is showing his support for Ukraine.
David Beckham is putting the spotlight on Ukrainian health workers.
Ethan Shanfeld Simultaneously celebrating St. Patricks Day and addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi read a new poem written by Bono on Thursday at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon.“Bono has been a very Irish part of our lives,” the Speaker of the House said before launching into the poem, which contains the line, “Ireland’s sorrow and pain / Is now the Ukraine / And Saint Patrick’s name now Zelenskyy.”The U2 frontman’s poem compared the legend of St.
TV viewers around the world can now watch the show that presaged Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s rise to the Ukrainian presidency.
Prince William and Kate Middleton spent some time learning about the work being done at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, where volunteers are mounting a humanitarian effort to help those affected near and far.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the visit Wednesday and were greeted by Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., Vadym Prystaiko and his wife, Inna. The ambassador and his wife gave William and Kate a tour of the facility, where the royals met with members of the Ukrainian community in London and volunteers.Kate and William were photographed wearing lapel pins in Ukraine's flag colors, and they listened intently as volunteers walked them through their efforts and the challenges they face trying to get the material to those who need it most.
As soon as Russian forces, under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, began the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, stars and celebrities started their efforts to support the Ukrainian people under attack. A-listers like Ryan Reynolds, Mila Kunis, Dua Lipa, and more shared links to where fans could donate to the humanitarian efforts while pledging their own money to the cause.
Hayden Panettiere, 32, gave an emotional call for support for Ukrainians as the country’s battle with Russia rages on. The actress announced that she’d started a new organization called Hoplon International to help raise money for Ukrainians fighting against Russian forces. The actress said that it was “gut-wrenching” to watch people that she loves going to war to defend their country.
Naman Ramachandran The producers of Ukrainian animated film “Gulliver Returns” will use earnings from further sales on the film to support their country’s defense.Oleg Khodachuk, producer of the film through the company Gulliver Films, said: “‘Gulliver Returns’ is based on [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s idea and his ideal: that Jonathan Swift’s classic character Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage. And in the context of the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia, its story of the small country of Liliput being threatened by the invasion of the imposing Blefuscu army, takes on a new resonance.”The film has already sold to Germany (Telepool), U.K.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the spotlight as the 44-year-old has been praised by many as a "true leader." Zelenskyy was elected in 2019, but before becoming president of Ukraine, he was a successful entertainer. Zelenskyy originally earned a law degree from Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, but instead of working in politics or law, he chose the entertainment industry. By 2010, Zelenskyy was one of the top entertainers in Ukraine, with his career mostly focused on comedy.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the past week, you’ve probably heard that Russia invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked violent manner. All over social media, you’ve likely seen just about everyone from A-list celebrities to your crazy Uncle talk about the potential for another catastrophic World War III scenario.
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin has reached out to fans to thank them for their donations to help Ukrainian people but has urged them to help him spread awareness of the situation.MORE: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin inundated with support after sharing 'heartbreaking' postTaking to his Instagram Stories, the 24-year-old shared a recent post from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, which showed several front pages from newspapers around the world.WATCH: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades Ukraine"The whole world knows the truth. The whole world hears.
Milla Jovovich got emotional in her social media post reacting to the news of Russia invading Ukraine, as the actress has ties to both countries. Taking to her Instagram on Saturday (Feb, 26), the former model and Resident Evil franchise alum said she is “heartbroken and dumbstruck” by the tragic events, which have hit close to home.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is refusing an offer to evacuate his country.