Hayden Panettiere shows rare support for Wladimir Klitschko as he joins front lines for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has unleashed a band of mercenaries renowned for war atrocities known as the Wagner Group into the conflict.While the world has marvelled at the brave Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion, Vladimir Putin has quietly slipped the elite group of killers into the country with President Zelensky their number one target.The shadowy organisation is believed to be owned by Putin's close friend Dmitry Utkin and has served as a private military in many of the world's bloodiest conflicts including Syria and the 2014 Donbas conflict. Perhaps in a bid to hammer home that they're the bad guys, the group's insignia bears a skull in the crosshairs of a gun - nice.

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many of the country’s citizens are left to make potentially grave decisions. While some have taken up shelter in Ukraine, some have fled.

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk is throwing her support behind Ukraine in the ongoing invasion of the country by her homeland. The Inside Amy Schumer actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (March 1) to make her stand clear as she pledged financial aid to UNICEF and Red Cross Ukraine. “No To War,” she wrote alongside an image of a peace symbol. “I will be donating to @unicef and @redcrossukraine – Please check my stories for donation links and resources, give what you can. Praying for peace.”

A Ukrainian cameraman has been named as one of the five people who died during a Russian missile strike on a TV tower in Kyiv on Tuesday.

Former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko and his brother, Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko have vowed to stay in Ukraine to fight against the Russian invasion.

Crushing coparenting. Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko have a cordial dynamic while raising their 7-year-old daughter, Kaya.

Russian forces are continuing their advance through Ukraine on day six of the invasion.

Tyson Fury has offered to join the Army should the United Kingdom join Ukraine in their fight against a senseless Russia invasion.Ukrainian ex-boxers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, who Fury beat in 2015, have signed up to the Ukrainian military to defend their nation after Russian troops invaded last Thursday.They are not the only boxers to do so, either, with Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk both doing the same, along with Ukrainian athletes from other sports.Now, Tyson Fury has revealed that he would be doing the same if the UK were in the same position, stating he would be "first up".Speaking at the first press conference for his upcoming bout with Dillian Whyte, Fury said: “It's (Klitschko brothers) fantastic. I’ll be the first one to sign up if England or America join in.

Russia. Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine has seen a number of high-profile names come out to defend their nation.

A rocky relationship. While Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko have become amicable coparents through the years, the pair have gone through their ups and downs together.

nonprofit humanitarian relief organization has set up shop on the Ukraine-Poland border, where they're delivering meals to those fleeing the war-torn country. Andrés says it is his hope that they'll soon be in Romania as well.

Milla Jovovich got emotional in her social media post reacting to the news of Russia invading Ukraine, as the actress has ties to both countries. Taking to her Instagram on Saturday (Feb, 26), the former model and Resident Evil franchise alum said she is “heartbroken and dumbstruck” by the tragic events, which have hit close to home.

Hayden Panettiere stands with her ex, Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir Klitschko, and the people of Ukraine.The 32-year-old actress is using her social media platform to share Klitschko's messages in an effort to raise awareness about the atrocities taking place in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion earlier this week. Panettiere — who shares 7-year-old daughter, Kaya, with Klitschko — took to Instagram on Friday and shared her thoughts on the events unfolding across Ukraine.«I have personally witnessed the strength of the Ukrainian people who fought so hard for their independence and have continued to passionately defend their country over the years,» she captioned on her Instagram.

Kyiv to remain inside during the city’s curfew because they will be seen as being part of “enemy sabotage” if they go outside. Vitali, who is current Mayor of Kyiv, made the warning to his people following Russia ’s continued attempts at trying to take the capital during overnight battles.

Vladimir Putin will use deadly thermobaric weapons to take Kyiv after the Ukrainian military stopped his first-wave blitzkrieg from taking the capital.Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning, sparking a wave of death and destruction across the country.

Hayden Panettiere's seven-year-old daughter is "safe and not in Ukraine". The 32-year-old actress has daughter Kaya with the retired Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko - but Hayden has confirmed via social media that she's not in any danger, following Russia's invasion of the country. In response to a comment on Instagram, Hayden said: "she's safe and not in Ukraine [thumbs-up emoji] (sic)" The 'Heroes' actress has also voiced her support for Ukraine on social media.

Russia thought it would have made much more progress in Ukraine but has so far been thwarted in its efforts. Russian troops tried to attack an army base located on a main avenue in Kyiv but the assault was repelled in the early hours of this morning.Former world champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, who is the current Mayor of Kyiv, has spoken of tragedy today as he confirms 35 people, including two children, were injured after a missile strike hit residential building near Sikorsky Airport, reports news outlet Interfax.Mayor Klitschko also added that the capital's metro is in shelter mode and will not be operating.Britain’s Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that Ukrainian forces defending Kyiv have been putting up “incredible resistance”.Mr Heappey said the situation was “very grave” but that the fighting in the capital was so far confined to “very isolated pockets of Russian special forces and paratroopers”.“The main armoured columns approaching Kyiv are still some way off.

Ukraine was invaded by Russia. The Nashville actress told worried fans that seven-year-old Kaya is "not in Ukraine".Hayden, 32, updated her followers after speaking out in a long Instagram post in support of the people in Ukraine.Sharing a picture of herself opening her arms to hug someone whose face can't be seen, she wrote: "I have personally witnessed the strength of the Ukrainian people who fought so hard for their independence and have continued to passionately defend their country over the years."What Putin is doing is an absolute disgrace!"This horrific moment in history sends a terrifying message: the message that in this day and age, in year 2022, it's okay to violate the rights of free people and allow autocrats like Putin to take whatever they please."The Heroes beauty said that she was "praying for my family and friends there and everyone who's fighting"."I wish you had more support and I wish I was there fighting with you!" she went on."For now, I ask for those of us who can't be there to stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and show your support for #democracy."Fans started to ask whether the star's little girl was safe amid the ongoing crisis.And she replied: "She's safe and not in Ukraine."Hayden and Wladimir were first romantically linked in 2010 and got engaged in 2013, then had Kaya together in December 2014.The couple were an item on and off until 2018, when they went their separate ways.At the time a source told E! News that they were "on great terms and friendly"."They are a big part of each other's lives and will continue to be," the insider added. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler’s daughter Alabama Barker has something to say about her momma’s ex-boyfriend Matthew Rondeau following his profanity-riddled tirade on Instagram and subsequent domestic violence arrest!

Celebrities who were born in Ukraine have been speaking out about the crisis happening in their home country.

It can be difficult to see any hope in a situation like what’s going on in Ukraine.