Russia’s War Against Ukraine Triggers Empathy & Dismay Among International Sellers & Local Buyers: “There Will Be A Tidal Wave Of Force Majeures, But Loss Of Life Transcends All”

Statista. And over the years, celebs have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin while visiting the country for events, like professional fights and concerts. Here’s a look at some celebs who either once hobnobbed or briefly met with Putin.Mickey RourkeIn an interview with Fox News Digital, Mickey Rourke recalled meeting Putin when Rourke had a “professional fight four years ago” in Russia.“I had the time of my life,” Rourke told Fox News Digital about visiting the country. “The people couldn’t have been nicer, more polite, more respectful.

An Arnold Schwarzenegger video message to the Russian people already has garnered more than 4.3 million views on Twitter, as the former California governor says that he is telling them the truth about Vladimir Putin’s “illegal war.”

Elon Musk is looking to throw down with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Tesla co-founder, 50, challenged Putin, 69, to a one-on-one fight amidst Russia’s tragic invasion of Ukraine. “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat,” Elon wrote on Twitter March 14. “Stakes are Ukraine,” he added. Elon wrote Putin’s name in Russian and Ukraine in Ukrainian.

Disney is now pausing all of its business in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, calling Vladimir Putin’s actions an “unrelenting assault on Ukraine.” Disney’s pause of business includes any content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, National Geographic magazine and tours, local content productions and linear channels. The statement specifies that some business activities can be paused immediately while others will take time “given contractual complexities.” The news follows Disney’s previous plan to pause the theatrical release of its films in Russia, including this week’s “Turning Red” from Pixar.

Rammstein have spoken out in support of the Ukraine in light of the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.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).On Friday (March 4), the German band took to social media to post an image of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag with the Rammstein logo in the middle, showing their support for those affected by the attacks.“The band Rammstein wishes to express its support for the nation of Ukraine as it resists the shocking attack perpetrated by the Russian government,” they wrote.

Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, is returning his Russian honour.

Prince Charles and his wife and future queen consort, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall showed their support for the Ukrainian community during a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Wednesday. A day after the first in line to the throne spoke out against Russia and President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, he and his wife were greeted by Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, the Ukrainian Ambassador, Vadym Prystaiko, and his wife, Inna Prystaiko.

Russia and Ukraine dating back to the collapse of the Soviet Union has become a full-out war with global — and commercial — reverberations. Russia’s booming film and TV industry, with its deep, government-backed coffers, lost its grip on the world stage virtually overnight amid growing fallout from Vladimir Putin’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.Disney, Warner Bros., Sony and Paramount all paused distribution of new movies in Russia, and “SNL” opened last weekend’s show with a Ukrainian chorus in solidarity with the country under attack.

"They might reach my grandma and grandad and kill them."

Prince Charles has spoken out against Russia and President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine during a royal engagement Tuesday, March 1, as he condemned the attack as "brutal aggression".The first in line to the throne was joined by his wife and future queen consort Camilla in Southend-on-Sea, for a visit in honour of the murdered MP Sir David Amess.The royal pair formally granted the seaside location city status, a triumph that the late Sir David had been campaigning for for decades. During his speech, Prince Charles, 73, also made a segue way into talking about the current Ukrainian crisis.

Yungblud has cancelled his upcoming shows in Russia over the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine.Posting on Twitter, Yungblud reiterated his support for the people of Ukraine after he shared a video last week saying he was “absolutely devastated” for the “beautiful people of Ukraine”.Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last week (February 24).Yungblud has now followed artists like Green Day and Russian rapper Oxxxymiron in cancelling his planned shows in Russia in view of the ongoing situation. He was due to perform in the country on May 24-25.pic.twitter.com/ADdUAck13C— YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) February 28, 2022In a statement Yungblud wrote: “I’m heartbroken to announce I will be cancelling my Russian shows scheduled for this summer.“Heartbroken because I know the vicious and brutal acts of the Russian regime in Ukraine over the past week do not reflect the attitudes and ideals of the beautiful people who I have met in Russia in the past.”He continued to address the people of Ukraine directly, writing: “A country I’ve spent time in and have dear friends in.

Måneskin have said that they are unable to share any updates on their postponed EU tour dates with fans while the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues.Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last week (February 24).Måneskin have said that they are unable to offer fans any updates on their upcoming tour dates during this “moment of tension.” Back in January, the band were forced to postpone their upcoming European tour dates due to venue capacity issues amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.On social media, the 2021 Italian Eurovision winners wrote: “Despite our desire to give you updates regarding the European and Italian tour by March the 1st, we are not able to define and share the new dates in this moment of tension for Europe and for the whole world. We are closer that ever to all the people plagued by war right now.”Despite our desire to give you updates regarding the European and Italian tour by March the 1st, we are not able to define and share the new dates in this moment of tension for Europe and for the whole world.

Though most people may have one image in their mind when it comes to a shoulder, in reality, bravery has no one face. As Russian forces close in on the Ukrainian city of Kyiv, former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna, 31, is taking up arms, warning Instagram followers: “‘Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!’