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"The world is watching The Ukrainian people are teaching the rest of the world what freedom looks like, what freedom feels like, and most importantly what freedom acts like. The bully in the neighborhood will not prevail Bless your poetic souls We keep you in our prayers"

David Lynch

“If I could say something to Mr. President Putin, we are, as human beings, charged as to how we treat our fellow man. And there is a law of nature, a hard and fast law. There’s no loopholes, there’s no escaping it,” Lynch said. “And this law is: What you sow, you shall reap. And right now, Mr. Putin, you are sowing death and destruction, and it’s all on you.”

Lynch continued, “The Ukrainians didn’t attack your country. You went in and attacked their country. And all this death and destruction is going to come back and visit you.” 

Now, the “Twin Peaks” creator likened Putin’s military actions to a karmic play, saying, “In this big picture, in this show we’re involved in, there’s an infinite amount of time, so there’s plenty of time — life after life after life — for you to reap what you are sowing. My advice to you is, ‘Save yourself.’ Save the Ukrainians, save this world. Start getting along with your neighbors. Start building friendships. We are a world family. There is no room for this kind of absurdity anymore. Get with it. Stop this attack. Let’s work together so that all the countries of this world can come up in peace, get along with one another, and solve the problems that we’ve got together. Let’s get real.” ⠀

Jared Leto

"To my friends and family in Ukraine - my heart breaks that this has escalated in such a devastating way. Please take great care and be as safe as you can. Sending thoughts to you and your loved ones during this chaotic and disruptive time." Jared Leto further hoped the war will end and nonviolent solutions will be ultimately found. "I'm hopeful that peace will prevail and nonviolent solutions will ultimately be found," the actor added. ⠀

Michael Douglas

"...If ever there was a time for us to appreciate what true democracy is, I'm just so proud of what the people in this country have done."

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

In light of current events, we have no choice but to cancel our shows in Russia and Ukraine which were due to take place this summer. ⠀ Our thoughts and love go out to the brave people of Ukraine, their heroic leader, and all those suffering from this senseless war. ⠀ Ukraine, we stand with you, and with all those in Russia who oppose this brutal act, and we pray that this madness is brought to a close soon." ⠀

Peter Gabriel

"Very shocked to see so many Ukrainians being killed, a totally unnecessary war being deliberately started in Europe. This invasion is one man’s barbaric decision. This action is a war crime, and whatever else happens, he should never be allowed to leave Russian soil again". ⠀

Arnold Schwarzenegger

"I'm speaking to you today because there are things going on in the world that are being kept from you, terrible things that you should know about Ukraine did not start this war, neither did nationalists or Nazis," the former California governor says, noting that the country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is Jewish. "This is not the Russian people's war."

He also talks about his father, who was among Nazi German troops who attacked St. Petersburg - then called Leningrad - during World War Two. He returned a "broken man" full of pain from a wound he sustained during fighting and the guilt he felt at having taken part. ⠀ 

"The strength and the heart of the Russian people have always inspired me," he says. "That is why I hope that you will let me tell you the truth about the war in Ukraine." ⠀ 

He goes on to say: "This is an illegal war. Your lives, your limbs, your futures have been sacrificed for a senseless war condemned by the entire world." ⠀

Pope Franscis

“May there be peace for war-torn Ukraine, so sorely tried by the violence and destruction of this cruel and senseless war into which it was dragged,” Francis said, speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter's Square. ⠀ 

Please, please, let us not get used to war," Francis pleaded, after denouncing "the flexing of muscles while people are suffering." ⠀ 

People's hearts are filled with "fear and anguish, as so many of our brothers and sisters have had to lock themselves away in order to be safe from bombing," the pontiff said. ⠀ 

"Let us all commit ourselves to imploring peace, from our balconies and in our streets," Francis said. "May the leaders of nations hear people's plea for peace." ⠀

Elton John

"Some people are appalling aren't they, absolutely appalling," said Sir Elton of Russia's president Vladimir Putin, "... there is no justification for this. Little bastard, I hate him, here we go." ⠀ 

"For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported some of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine with access to HIV services and care, as part of our commitment to communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia," he said. ⠀ 

"We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold and our hearts are with the people of Ukraine who do not deserve to live through this nightmare. ⠀ 

"During these devastating times, we stand for an end to the violence and suffering in Ukraine so that life-saving services and humanitarian aid can reach those desperately in need." ⠀