Mikhail Baryshnikov Slams Russia & Helps Ukraine Refugees – Hollywood Life
Mikhail Baryshnikov, who defected from Russia within the Nineteen Seventies, is displaying his help to Ukraine by urging Russians to aide refugees affected by the horrific assaults by Russia.
A brand new fundraiser has been organized by Russian-born residents to aide Ukranian refugees amidst Russia’s assaults on the nation. Mikhail Baryshnikov is without doubt one of the leaders of the True Russia initiative, which urges fellow Russians to do no matter they will to assist the Ukranians amidst this “true humanitarian disaster.”
“The a whole bunch of 1000’s of Ukranians who’ve misplaced their houses, their livelihoods, their family members and even their lives are bearing the complete brunt of the blow,” the organization’s website says. “However all of us who converse Russian and belong to the Russian cultural world really feel the blow, too. The very phrase “Russian” has change into poisonous. Most of us are far-off from the battle and from Russia. We could also be powerless to cease this nightmare, however we should not have to stay idle.”
Mikhail and his fellow organizers slammed Putin for beginning this “horror” within the Ukraine. “The actual Russia is greater, stronger and extra sturdy than Putin,” the positioning continues. “This Russia lives and can outlive him. The dictator is combating a warfare not solely with Ukraine, however towards the higher a part of his personal nation. He’s smothering Russia’s future. Allow us to show to the remainder of the world that Putin doesn’t converse for all Russians. And allow us to show to ourselves that we’re able to actual, concrete motion, not simply phrases. Allow us to assist our Ukranian pals. Russians of the world, unite towards warfare!”
The web site additionally gives a spot for folks to make financial donations in help of the Ukranian refugees who’re desperately attempting to outlive and escape from the fear of their nation. Mikhail, who’s a dancer and starred on Intercourse and The Metropolis, was born in Russia, however defected to Toronto, Canada in 1974. He grew to become a citizen of the US in 1986.
