Hayden Panettiere launches fund to help Ukrainians on the frontlines

Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann has helped a Ukrainian refugee who was stranded after fleeing the ongoing war in her country.Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s military to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. At the time of writing, the UN reports that at least 816 civilians had died, with a further 1333 injured.The story of refugee Alisa Komm’s meeting with Lindemann was posted on Instagram by the rapper Potap, and has since been confirmed by Rammstein’s reps to Loudwire.Komm arrived at Berlin train station shortly after Russia declared war on Ukraine, but was unable to find an available hotel. She then described how Lindemann helped her to find a hotel via a volunteer at the station.The post reads (as translated via Metal Addicts): “I feel bad, I want to cry [and] approach another volunteer.

Ukrainians have been praised for their impeccable sense of humour as they ask for 'red caviar' from Russian troops allegedly trying to bribe them with food.Bizarre footage of Russian troops trying to persuade Ukrainian people to switch sides with food rations to get them to turn over to their side was originally posted to TikTok before it began circulating on Reddit.The video shows Russian troops walking through the streets, trying to hand out bags of food to people who are standing mocking them with what has been described as "priceless humour".Reddit user u/Tupreoram wrote: "Humor of Ukrainians these days is priceless."In temporally occupied Kherson Russian military is trying to bribe people with their food handouts and turn them to their side."They got an answer: “If it’s red caviar, I will take. I do not agree with something else.”However, the video also angered other social media users as they claim Vladimir Putin is using a classic 'hearts and minds' tactic to win over Ukrainian civilians.One user said: "They try to make it look that they care about people they shoot at."Another added: "It's classic hearts and minds tactics to try and hold captured territory."A third said: "I wonder if it’s the same food they stole from the Ukrainians waiting in line who were shot unarmed?"A fourth wrote: "I would not be surprised if the food was looted from local grocery stores."To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here. The news comes after Russia proposed a local replacement for fast food giants McDonald's - and social media users have ruthlessly mocked its new logo.

Russian military forces invaded the country under orders given by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the early days, the world watched as the people of Ukraine lived with sirens and explosions, as the neighboring country's forces dissipated buildings around them.  In the weeks since the initial attack, almost two million people have packed up their lives, children, pets and anything they can to flee the now war-torn country.

Ukrainians are burying bodies in mass graves after one of the bloodiest days in the Russian invasion of the country.Fifty-three people were killed in a devastating bomb blast in Chernihiv, including three children, with reports indicating some of the casualties included US citizens. Russian troops have been blasting cities and slaughtering civilians with Vladimir Putin's planned invasion of Ukraine stalling into its fourth week after being met with Ukrainian resistance.

Elon Musk for a fight against Vladimir Putin.Tech billionaire Musk laid down a challenge to the Russian leader on Tuesday (16 March) for a one-on-one battle for the future of Ukraine, in an audacious bid to end the invasion. But Ramzan Kadyrov, an ally of Putin's and head of the semi-autonomous Chechen Republic, has since joked that the SpaceX boss would be up against it if he ever did manage to meet up with his new foe — and said his only chance would be if he came to him for training.Kadyrov has been accused of multiple atrocities in his 15-year reign as head of the region, including mass murder and violent oppression of gay people.He is also an avid social media user, and is well-known for his bizarre Instagram feed which combines displays of macho military action with cute images of him petting cats.In a lengthy Telegram post firing his warning at Musk, he joked: "Elon Musk, I would not advise you to compete with Putin.

Vladimir Putin impersonator has bundled a terrified Volodymyr Zelensky lookalike out of war-torn Ukraine — with the help of a Kim Jong-un doppelgänger. The Putin lookalike, Slawek Sobala from Poland, enlisted the help of Howard X, an impersonator of the North Korean despot, to take Umid Isabaev from Kyiv into Poland.The Zelensky lookalike had been working and living in Ukraine before Russia invaded, leaving him fearing for his safety.

The body of a Russian model who criticised Vladimir Putin has been discovered stashed in a suitcase more than a year after she went missing.

corpse of a Russian model who called Vladimir Putin a "psychopath" has been found stuffed in a suitcase one year after she went missing. Gretta Vedler, 23, was murdered following an anti-Putin social media rant where she questioned "can he really do anything?".Despite the chilling timing of her January 2021 posts and later disappearance the two are not thought to be linked.

Vladimir Putin could be suffering from "roid rage", intelligence sources claim. The Russian president’s decision to launch a brutal invasion of Ukraine may have been influenced by the effects of undergoing steroid treatment for cancer.

The co-founder of Factory Records, Alan Erasmus, has arrived in the Ukraine to make good on a promise to help in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russian forces.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero’s grandparents to safety.The Good Morning Britain presenter, who recently branded Vladimir Putin ‘pure evil’, explained his aim to rescue the professional dancer’s family from the war-torn country as the Russian invasion continues.Detailing his mission in a series of tweets, Rob said he would aim to get to Poland for Monday to reunite with Oksana’s grandparents.‘Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on @bbcstrictly gifted me so much,’ he said. ‘Right now her grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country.‘I’ll be trying to meet them on the border next week.

defending Ukraine, amid the conflict caused by Russia’s invasion in the Easter European country.The 32-year-old actress, who shares a 7-year-old daughter from her previous relationship with Ukrainian former professional boxer Wladimir Kitschko, announced she would help raise donations for medical supplies and protective gear.Hayden posted a video on YouTube sharing her thoughts about the tragic conflict and talked about her organization Hoplon International, “There are no words to describe what it’s been like to watch the war in Ukraine unfold.”She continued, “It’s gut-wrenching knowing that the people of Ukraine, the people I call my friends and family are desperately trying to defend their way of life in the country that they love.”The Hollywood star says she “created Hoplon International to bring relief and aid directly to Ukrainians on the frontlines,” declaring that she “can’t continue sitting on the sidelines as this disaster rages on.”Hayden urged everyone to donate and explained that the organization will ensure direct aid to the people affected, “Please, please don’t sit by idly. Help me by donating any amount that you can.

Hayden Panettiere is stepping up.

Russian military forces invaded the country under orders given by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the early days, the world watched as the people of Ukraine lived with sirens and explosions, as the neighboring country's forces dissipated buildings around them.  In the weeks since the initial attack, almost two million people have packed up their lives, children, pets and anything they can to flee the now war-torn country.

Hayden Panettiere, 32, gave an emotional call for support for Ukrainians as the country’s battle with Russia rages on. The actress announced that she’d started a new organization called Hoplon International to help raise money for Ukrainians fighting against Russian forces. The actress said that it was “gut-wrenching” to watch people that she loves going to war to defend their country.

Leonardo DiCaprio has donated an impressive £7.6million ($10m) to fund for Ukraine, where his grandmother is from.The 47 year old Hollywood actor, who recently starred alongside EastEnders' Himesh Patel in Don't Look Up, was reportedly very close with his maternal grandmother Helene Indenbirken, who was born in Ukraine in 1915. He is said to have taken her to the premiers of many of his films and would call her 'Oma'.The Revenant actor's incredible donation was announced by the International Visegrad Fund, according to Polish News. Leonardo's grandmother was born in Odesa as Jelena Stepanovna Smirnova and migrated to Germany with her parents two years later in 1917.

Hayden Panettiere has launched a fund to help raise donations for those defending Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. The actress, who shares a young daughter with ex Vladimir Klitschko, made the announcement in a 45-second video posted to YouTube on Monday. "There are no words to describe what it's been like to watch the war in Ukraine unfold.

Heroes alum Hayden Panettiere founded an organization last Saturday in order to bring relief and aid directly to Ukrainians on the frontlines battling Russian invasion.Donations to the 27-year-old Grammy nominee's Hoplon International will 'directly and immediately fun life-saving supplies, from body armor to medical kits.''There are no words to describe what it's been like to watch the war on Ukraine unfold,' Hayden said Tuesday in a 45-second video on her Hoplon International YouTube page. Heroes alum Hayden Panettiere founded an organization last Saturday in order to bring relief and aid directly to Ukrainians on the frontlines battling Russian invasion Newly created: Donations to the 27-year-old Grammy nominee's Hoplon International will 'directly and immediately fun life-saving supplies, from body armor to medical kits''It's gut-wrenching knowing that the people of Ukraine and people I call my friends and family are desperately trying to defend their way of life and the country that they love.'Panettiere continued: 'I can't continue to sit on the sidelines just watching as this disaster rages on.

Hayden Panettiere is starting a relief fund for those fighting for Ukraine.

Hayden Panettiere is showing her support for Ukraine.

UFO' swooped in to save Ukrainian troops from approaching Russian tanks in a 'miracle lightning attack', according to a correspondent. Even more bizarrely, the mystery strike from the sky was supposedly an act of God as the families of Ukrainian forces prayed for help.