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International Women`s Day: Female celebs who bravely voiced support for war-torn Ukraine
Many prominent female celebrities have raised their voice against the war between Russia and Ukraine and urged for peace to prevail.
Highlights
- Russian troops had attacked Ukraine on February 24 this year
- Many female celebs have come out in support of Ukraine since then
- Priyanka Chopra urged fans to donate to children in Ukraine amid the war
New Delhi: The country of Ukraine is currently under day 10 of the Russian attack as Russian forces swarmed into the country on February 24 on orders by Vladimir Putin. The West has extended its support for Ukraine at UNSC meetings by collectively condemning the invasion.
In addition, there have been international economic sanctions against Russia as well such as cutting Russian lenders from the SWIFT banking system.
Many people have come out in support of Ukraine all around the world and urged to end the war.
Showing solidarity in woman power, female celebrities have come out in the open and raised their voice against the war and its effect on civilians. They have also used their reach to spread the message of peace for the citizens of Ukraine.
Several actresses globally such as Mila Kunis, Priyanka Chopra, Former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna and many others have spoken about the ongoing war.
Take a look at their statements:
1. Mila Kunis: 'That 70s Show' actress Mila Kunis recently shared a video on Instagram in which she's seen condemning the attacks on her country Ukraine. She told fans that she was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and her family immigrated to the United States in 1991. She and her husband Ashton Kutcher have launched a $30-million GoFundMe fundraiser for Ukrainian citizens.
3. Priyanka Chopra: Global star Priyanka, a week ago, had taken to Instagram to talk about the grim situation in Ukraine and urged her fans to help the children in the war-torn nation. She wrote, "The situation unfolding in Ukraine is terrifying. Innocent people living in fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones, while trying to navigate the uncertainty of the immediate future."
5. Natalya Ilina: Model and Rahul Mahajan's wife Natalya is half Russian and half Ukraine. She had penned a note on the current crisis on her Instagram and called for peace and 'no war'. She wrote, "I have overwhelming feelings about the situation and I keep checking the news and checking on my friends like family who are currently in Ukraine. I cannot take sides. I’m on the side of humanity. I’m Russian and I’m Ukrainian as much as I am German. My heart is with both. And all I wish and pray for is #peace and #nowar."