Ben Stiller Travels to Poland to Meet With Families Who Fled Ukraine

Will Tizard ContributorWhen Liev Schreiber first encountered how ordinary Ukrainians on the ground are handling the vast and urgent crises brought on by the Russian war, he says, one thing was clear to him immediately: “They were doing all the work.”Speaking about his non-profit BlueCheck Ukraine at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Saturday, the actor/writer/producer explained this realization is central to his newly organized efforts to help.Schreiber was also motivated to found BlueCheck Ukraine after hearing many Americans express doubt about whether funds donated to the war relief effort would reach those most in need. Westerners are skeptical about transparency in Eastern Europe, he learned, likely because of the region’s history of corruption and waste.

A family that fled the conflict in Ukraine and sought refuge in the UK face being kicked out of their house after just a month.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff took to social media on Monday to reveal she and partner Ben Cohen had won a very impressive award.MORE: Strictly professional Kristina Rihanoff and partner Ben celebrate family occasionThe duo, who share wellness business Soo Yoga, have won the Muddy Stilettos award for Best Yoga/Pilates studio in Northamptonshire, having previously won the award in 2021.WATCH: Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff's daughter shows off impressive dance movesRevealing the news on Instagram, the professional dancer wrote: ""WINNER ALL AROUND. I’m so delighted to announce that @sooyogauk won AGAIN, second year in a row, best Yoga/Pilates studio in Northamptonshire @muddy_northants awards.SEE: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsREAD: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff"It’s so humbling to know that our members, clients and friends took the time to vote for my and @bencohenrugby's wellbeing Centre.

Ben Stiller is showing his support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Severance director, who is a long-term goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), visited Kyiv on World Refugee Day yesterday (June 20).During their meeting Stiller described Zelensky as his hero, thanking him for his service to his country and the rest of the world.“Sir, really nice to meet you,” said Stiller as they shook hands. “Thanks for taking the time.

Ukraine World’s Twitter page, Stiller was shown into a room where Zelenskyy was waiting. Stiller, who is also the U.N. refugee agency’s goodwill ambassador, wore a gigantic smile as he marched up to the president.“This is a great honor for me.

Ben Stiller met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday to commemorate World Refugee Day. Stiller toured occupied settlements in the Kyiv region of the war-torn country and spoke with survivors of the occupation in Irpin before meeting with Zelenskyy.  "It's one thing to see this destruction on TV or on social networks.

Ben Stiller got the opportunity to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday — which is also World Refugee Day -- and the actor and filmmaker was thrilled to meet the world leader.Stiller -- in his role as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees — traveled to Kyiv after meeting with Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Poland amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.The director spent the day visiting survivors in occupied settlements in the devastated residential area of Irpin, alongside UNHCR representative in Ukraine Karolina Lindholm Billing, according to a release from President Zelenskyy's official website.A video of their meeting was shared to Twitter, and Stiller was seemingly starstruck when shaking hands with Zelenskyy.«It's really nice to meet you, thanks for taking the time,» Stiller marvels. «It's a great honor for me, it's really wonderful.

Wilson Chapman editorActor Ben Stiller met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, during World Refugees Day.Stiller is currently visiting Ukraine in the role of a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Since Saturday, Stiller has traveled through Poland and Ukraine, where he has met with people forced to flee their homes due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“You’re my hero,” Ben Stiller told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today on a visit to Kyiv. “You gave up a great acting career for this,” the Severance filmmaker joked with the former Servant of the People star.

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Ben Stiller and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees partner to support those fleeing Ukraine while the war with Russia rages on.