Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a harsh message to Hollywood, calling for the country to continue fighting the Russian invasion, as Sean Penn and Ann Lee’s annual CORE gala raised $2. 5 million for humanitarian causes.
Last night, President Zelensky addressed the CORE 2022 fundraising event in a video that began with a series of poignant photographs of the destruction wrought by Russian attacks on Ukraine, which began in February.
“This is all a synopsis for a movie. All this is our reality,” he said. Peaceful cities and towns have been wiped off the face of the earth. All this is the stage. for a blockbuster about the apocalypse. This is all our reality.
He thanked the non-profit paintings of CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) in Ukraine and suggested to the participants, adding Bill Clinton, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Patrick Stewart and Sharon Stone, to continue to the besieged country.
Thousands of others have been killed or injured since the start of the war, and many more have been displaced from their homes and forced to seek asylum. However, President Zelensky adopted a provocative tone to end his speech.
“But we will definitely rebuild Ukraine. Peaceful streets and neighborhoods, towns and villages,” he said. “We will heal bodies from wounds and souls from losses. All this is not the synopsis of a fictional film. All of this is our truth. ” and our future And all of you can in this area.
He also personally thanked Penn, who has been in Ukraine since the beginning of the war. “You were able to melt your Oscar to protest the lack of Ukraine,” Zelensky said. “I hope it’s not necessary. Other metals will have to melt.
“Support Ukraine Ukraine supports the total world. Fight for Ukraine Ukraine fight for the total world. For democracy, for freedom, for life. Glory to Ukraine. “
The fundraiser, held last night at the Hollywood Palladium, returns after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. More than $2. 5 million has been raised for the organization’s crisis preparedness and relief work, adding to the pressing humanitarian response in Ukraine. a donation, click on this link.
The evening was hosted by comedian Aida Rodriguez and featured performances by John Legend, Dakh Daughters, Josh Homme and Friends and Let It Happen and an exciting live auction.
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