Hopes of a peace deal have moved forward after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded for the first time that Ukraine could never join Nato.
Dee Snider approves Ukrainians use of ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ as battle cry
28.02.2022 - 22:01 / nypost.com
this is our song.”Twisted Sister lead singer Dee Snider loves that his 1984 smash hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It” is being used as a battle hymn by Ukraine’s resistance against Russian invaders, he proclaimed on Twitter.“I absolutely approve of Ukrainians using “We’re Not Gonna Take It” as their battlecry. My grandfather was Ukrainian, before it was swallowed up by the USSR after WW2.
This can’t happen to these people again!” Snider tweeted on Saturday as Ukrainian forces were battling to defend Kyiv and other cities.Frankly, the rabble-rousing song is a fitting tune for these heroic homeland defenders, 13 of whom told Russian naval forces to “go f–k” themselves before getting shelled on a Snake Island base some days ago.Snider — who’s been using hashtags “F–KRUSSIA” and “F–KPUTIN” in recent tweet tirades on the global matter — has been outspoken against the nation since the Cold War and early days of the New Jersey and Long Island rock group. He recently reposted a photo of himself wearing a “Russia Sucks” button from a time he recalled as the late 1970s.“My Ukrainian grandpa would have been so proud!” Snider tweeted along with the photo on Sunday.In response to tweets asking him to separate his aggression with Russian head of state Vladimir Putin from civilians of the nation, Snider also noted that his Transylvanian grandmother had endured the Soviet siege of the Carpathian mountains in Romania years ago as well.Holy Crap! I'm I actually wearing that pin in what looks like about 1978?! (My Ukrainian grandpa would have been so proud!) https://t.co/xKNm5vVOM9“Who do you think were carrying those Russian guns, driving the tanks & flying those planes? Canadians?” he wrote.Though, soon after Snider agreed to use the hashtag
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dailyrecord.co.uk
14.03.2022 / 20:09
Petrol prices in UK could rise to £2.40 a litre this year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Petrol prices in the UK could reach as high as £2.40 a litre this year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
wonderwall.com
10.03.2022 / 03:59
Hayden Panettiere launches fund to help Ukrainians on the frontlines
Hayden Panettiere has launched a fund to help Ukraine's defense against Russia."There are no words to describe what it's been like to watch the war in Ukraine unfold. It's gut-wrenching knowing that the people of Ukraine, the people I call my friends and family are desperately trying to defend their way of life in the country that they love," the actress said in a YouTube video.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.03.2022 / 20:03
Fears Putin may use chemical weapons in Ukraine as Russian invasion falters
Vladimir Putin may be preparing the ground for using chemical and biological warfare in Ukraine after his invasion faltered.
nme.com
09.03.2022 / 05:59
Ukrainian duo Bloom Twins cover John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ for UNICEF
Bloom Twins have covered John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ for UNICEF – listen to it below.It’s part of a campaign to help raise money for UNICEF’s #IMAGINE initiative that aims to unite “millions of people to raise awareness and funds for children’s rights globally.”The duo wrote: “Imagine a better world for children where EVERY child can play in peace. This is our solo version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’.You can listen to it here:Speaking to NME recently, Bloom Twins’ Anna Kuprienko spoke out about the war in Ukraine and urged people “to something to stop this.”It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last month (February 24).“It’s important to strike for change,” Kuprienko told NME. “Now is the time for push for that.
nme.com
04.03.2022 / 00:07
Iron Maiden’s summer Ukraine and Russia shows cancelled due to ongoing conflict
Iron Maiden have announced that their upcoming summer shows in Ukraine and Russia have been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict between the neighbouring countries.The band were set to perform at VDNG in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 29 before visiting VTB Arena in Moscow Russia on June 1 as part of their 2022 ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ world tour.Sharing a statement on social media, Iron Maiden said “the promoters have cancelled the two Iron Maiden shows” due to the “ongoing situation in Ukraine”.“We are very sorry to announce that due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the promoters have cancelled the two Iron Maiden shows scheduled for May 29th in Kyiv and June 1st in Moscow on the 2022 Legacy Of The Beast World Tour,” the band tweeted.The band added that ticket-holders would we informed by the respective promoters on refunds, and concluded by stating: “Our priority is, and will always be, the safety of our fans.”Ticket-holders for both shows will be informed by the respective promoters on refunds at the appropriate time. Our priority is, and will always be, the safety of our fans.— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) March 3, 2022Since the conflict started, the likes of Iggy Pop, Yungblud, Green Day, Franz Ferdinand and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are among the acts who have scrapped dates due to the ongoing crisis.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last Thursday (February 24).Ukraine, which has a population of 44million people, borders both Russia and the European Union.