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Influential people raising their voices in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Different celebrities show their dissatisfaction with the Russian military invasion of Ukrainian territory.

Veronica Morao
7 min de lectura
Influential people raising their voices in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Angeline Jolie shows solidarity with the Ukrainian people

Early Thursday morning, Russia decided to start the attack on Ukrainian territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on television a " special military operation ". Shortly thereafter, Ukrainian citizens began to report heavy explosions and shelling in their country.

After the invasion began, the Ukrainian state emergency service reported that at least ten regions of the country, mostly in the east and south, were also being bombed.

At dawn with this news, many people began to declare their opposition to the events that were taking place. Important personalities from around the world have spoken out as the conflict progresses.

Personalities are against the Russian invasion in Ukraine

Megan Markle and Prince Harry

Although they do not hold any constitutional office, they can give their statements without compromising the UK in any way.

Therefore, they decided to issue a statement in which they indicate that they both support the Ukrainian people and are against the violation of humanitarian and international laws. They further indicated that they urge the global community and its leaders to do the same.

This statement was issued on behalf of Prince Harry, Megan Markle and Archewell, the humanitarian foundation that both are responsible for leading.

Angeline Jolie

The actress posted a message saying that this moment is too early to really know what will happen, but the importance of this moment for the international rule of law and for the people of Ukraine cannot be underestimated.

Hillary Clinton

The former candidate for the White House issued a message saying that the said event will make Russia and Putin accountable for all the human suffering and destruction that this unprovoked and unjustified war will leave as a result.

Camila Hair

In her social networks, the singer has published a message to ask her followers for a moment of prayer for peace. Thus, it shows its support against the Russian military invasion in Ukraine.

Kendall Jenner

The star and model used her social networks to share the map of the areas that have been attacked in recent days, in Ukraine.

He showed a broken heart and in a message saying that he was praying for the Ukrainian people.

Shannen Doherty

The actress published a message commenting that many influencers and celebrities are advertising things or her new bag, while many children, mothers, and sons are being killed in Ukraine by the Russian military.

Miley Cyrus

The singer and actress reminded her fans that she shot “Nothing breaks like a heart” in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.

In this way, highlighted the kindness and closeness of Ukrainian citizens. In his social networks he asked for peace for them.

Jared Leto

The singer and actor used his networks to inform his followers that his heart is broken to see how this conflict has been intensifying in such a devastating way.

annie lenox

The singer has shown strong criticism on her social networks, because she directly asked politicians what should be done, since the soldiers, tanks and military, at that time, were about to enter Ukraine.

Vera Farmiga: Ukrainian

The actress of 'Expedientr Warren' and 'Up In The Air', is of Ukrainian origin. In his networks he has published a message with the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine next to the country's flag.

arnold schwarzenegger

As a way to call for sanity, he assured on his social networks that his Russian and Ukrainian friends do not support anything that is happening.

In addition, the actor stressed that in war everyone suffers and no one wins.

Stephen King

The legendary writer commented that most people have learned when they were little on the playground that you shouldn't stand by while a big kid hits a little one.

cher

In her networks, the singer explained why Ukraine is so important.

In addition, he said that Putin is a despot and Trump's hero. He stressed that, if Putin has the opportunity, he will devour sovereign countries until the Soviet Union is resurrected. Because of this, Europe will remain small and unprotected.

Cardi-B

The young singer did not hesitate to show her rejection of the current events in Ukraine.

He expressed that, hopefully the leaders would stop hindering with power and think that the real affected are the citizens.

He added that now, the whole world is in crisis and that sanctions, war and invasions should be the last things that world leaders should worry about.

Thalia

With the image of a white dove, Thalia posted a message referring to peace. He added that the world is collapsed by anxiety and uncertainty due to the pandemic and that now there is the terror of war.

The singer added that she keeps prayers of peace for the Ukrainian people who are suffering from these tremendous decisions of power.

Mark Ruffalo

The actor sent a message of love and prayers to the people of Ukraine, Europe and Russia, who are caught up in the sad violence and destruction that is happening right now. Especially the young people, who have done nothing to deserve all this.

Piers Morgan

The British presenter explained that Putin is doing all this because the last time he got away with it in Crimea. Now, he will get away with Ukraine again, so he will invade other countries until he succeeds in reestablishing the Soviet Union.

For this reason, he insists, the world must unite to stop the ruthless dictator, before it is too late.

Javier Bardem

The Oscar nominee demonstrated at the Russian embassy in Madrid.

Speaking before a Spanish television network, he reported that the Russian president's way of acting reminds him of the ultra-nationalism that he himself intends to criticize.

The Weeknd

The singer had important information to share with his fans, but decided to give it a break due to the current conflict.

In a publication he notified that, unfortunately, he has been seeing everything that has been happening in this conflict, so he decided to postpone an announcement for later. He assured that he continues to pray for the safety of all people.

Sean Penn

The actor has not made any explicit statement.

However, he remains on the Ukrainian ground, recording a documentary about the situation they are experiencing.

Oleksandr Zinchenko

The Manchester City player made a post in which he wishes Russian President Vladimir Putin the worst.

This is the same anger shared by all his Ukrainian brothers, after being invaded.

Vladimir Klitschko

The Ukrainian boxer has assured in statements that he is willing to fight for his country, with weapons, together with his brother Vitali, who is the mayor of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital.

klaus mein

The member of the band Scorpions, who perform the song 'Winds of change', the anthem of the fall of the Berlin Wall, also spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine.

Katherine Winnick

The actress also of Ukrainian origin, who participated in 'Vikings', exclaimed on her social networks that she maintains her position in support of Ukraine.

Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress published the image of the Ukrainian woman with a wounded face, after a bombing, on her social networks. In this way he expressed his great sorrow for the military intervention in Ukraine.

Not only influential people are showing their support for this event. Many people have been posting on their social networks that they stay informed with everything reported by the international media.

Likewise, many people join prayer chains to ask for peace and for the protection of civilians who are currently facing the Russian army in Ukrainian territory.

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