'DWTS' pro Artem Chigvintsev, who's Russian, reveals how the war in Ukraine is affecting him
10.03.2022 - 16:07
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Artem Chigvintsev, who is originally from Russia, opened up for the first time about how he's been feeling since troops from his native country invaded Ukraine. In a statement posted to his Instagram Story on Wednesday, the "Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer said he's been having difficulty collecting his thoughts as the violence continues to unfold. "This hasn't been easy to write and really gather my thoughts on the devastating situation that's been happening right now in Ukraine.
I want to make very clear to everyone that I don't support war of any kind. It's devastating to see people die and suffer the costs," Chigvintsev said. Artem Chigvintsev (L) and Nikki Bella are engaged and share one son. (Rodin Eckenroth) Chigvintsev moved to the United States in 2003, when he began dancing with ballroom dancer Giselle Peacock, whom he married and later divorced, according to reports.
Though he currently lives in Los Angeles, he said he has close relationships with people in both countries. "I do have family and friends on both sides Ukraine and Russia and this situation directly effecting me so please don't assume that I'm ignorant about it. I promise that I'm doing my best to support and donate to the organization that helping right now," his Instagram Story continues.
Melora Hardin and Artem Chigvintsev on "Dancing with the Stars." (Eric McCandless/ABC) Chigvintsev, who is currently engaged to former WWE diva Nikki Bella and shares a son with her, also touched on why he hadn't yet posted a statement publicly in response to the war. "Just because People don't post about it doesn't mean they don't care there are many ways you can help. I also want to add that no one owes an explanation to anyone, about how they
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