Model Elizabeth Pipko -- with Russian, Ukrainian roots -- calls crisis an 'attack on democracy everywhere'

Ryan Reynolds feels lucky that he's able to give a sizeable donation to provide aid for Ukrainian refugees. The Deadpool star and his wife announced over the weekend that they have partnered with the nonprofit organisation USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to match up to $1 million (£720,000) in donations to help Ukrainians fleeing their country following Russia's invasion. Speaking about the initiative on Monday, Reynolds told Extra TV, "We felt like it was the right thing to do and help bring others into that conversation.

Terrified young Russian soldiers are being reduced to tears as they fight in Ukraine with some being asked to "fire at everyone, even civilians", claims reports.

A Falkirk charity which aims to ensure children and young people have their voice, views and rights heard when it comes to decisions that impact their life, has been prised for its work.

DAN Walker was forced to apologise as Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka told Vladimir Putin "f*** you" on BBC Breakfast this morning. The presenter stepped in after the passionate guest turned the airwaves blue.

British soldier who is heading to Ukraine to fight has warned that anybody planning to take on Putin’s troops without training could prove a danger to Ukrainian forces.Jason Luck served with the army, fighting alongside the Ukrainians in 2014 during the Russo-Ukrainian War, which centred on the ownership of Crimea.Although he has retired from the forces, the ex-soldier has decided to take up arms once more in order to protect his Ukrainian wife and child who he said are refusing to leave the country.However, speaking to GB News outside the Ukrainian Embassy in London, Jason warned against untrained UK residents fighting when asked how he felt about Brits travelling to help in the fight against the Russians.“Honest opinion? Don’t. If you haven’t got any training it’s not worth it,” he claimed.“If someone’s not got any training and they’ve got a weapon, they could be more dangerous to you than the guys you’re [fighting].”However, Jason did acknowledge that those with fighting experience may be useful to the Ukrainian forces.“If you’ve got military training, I’d say yeah, if you can, help.

Ukraine - after Russia launched attacks across the country.Famous singer Maria has been keeping spirits up in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during the war by singing the Ukrainian national anthem to locals from her apartment window.Dan asked Maria if she'd considered trying to escape her war-torn country in a bid to save herself from the violence.The musician replied that she was planning on staying in the capital and will keep on singing to locals as long as it was safe to do so - adding: "I will not run from my native city because this is my home".She then sent a powerful message to Russian president Putin where she called him a "murderer" and told him "f**k you", but it threw the segment into chaos as Dan needed to intervene.Maria said: "I want to say to Putin. You are a murderer, you are [an] aggressor.", adding that Ukraine was never against Russia.She went on: "Russian singers, Russian sportsmen were in Kiev.

EMILY Atack looked incredible in a little black dress last night at the star-studded Vanity Fair pre-Bafta party. The comedian and actress, 32, made a last minute decision to attend the posh bash and had a great time with pals including Laura Whitmore and Joel Dommett.

Before he settled down with his wife Kristen Bell, actor Dax Shepard dated Ashley Olsen, and had nothing but nice things to say about her on his podcast.The 47-year-old actor revealed on the February 28 episode of hisArmchair Expertpodcastthat he dated the 35-year-old fashion designer, '15 or 16 years ago.'While he didn't reveal how long they dated for, it was likely right before he met his 41-year-old wife, who he started dating in late 2007. Dax admits:Before he settled down with his wife Kristen Bell, actor Dax Shepard dated Ashley Olsen, and had nothing but nice things to say about her on his podcast Years ago:The 47-year-old actor revealed on the February 28 episode of his Armchair Expert podcast that he dated the 35-year-old fashion designer, '15 or 16 years ago'Shepard and his Armchair Expert podcast co-host Monica Padman were discussing Olsen's clothing line The Row, which she founded with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen.He then revealed that they dated, adding, 'She’s just the most wonderful person.

Piers Morgan, 56, last night issued a scathing attack on Joe Biden as he commented on his presidency.The broadcaster took to Twitter, where he boasts a following of 7.9 million, to hit out at the US President amid the Ukraine crisis.Piers has been vocal on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sparking debate among other Twitter users.In the tweet, the former Good Morning Britain presenter claimed that Biden’s approval ratings had “cratered” and that the Russian President was “making him look impotent.”He wrote: “Hard to overstate the importance of this speech for President Biden.“He's had a terrible year, his approval ratings have cratered, and Putin's making him look impotent.“He needs to change the narrative because the State of the Union, like his presidency, isn't great right now.”The blistering remarks sparked debate among the social media community, with some agreeing with the presenter’s views and others differing.ToniLFC argued: “In his different meetings with Putin, he never looked impotent. Very far from it.“US intelligence and his response to the aggression has been spot on so far.”JRodTitansGrizz said: “It’s been worse than a disaster.“I doubt a speech can do anything for him, he’s too defeated already.”Yingikeme added: “I keep asking.

Naman Ramachandran Ukrainian film producer and co-founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy Julia Sinkevych (“Heat Singers”) has been selected as jury president for this year’s Series Mania Festival and its international competition. “She has always been committed to supporting Ukrainian artists and the culture of her country from Kyiv, where she lives,” the festival said in a statement.

The Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy has been named Jury President for this year’s Series Mania.

Russian model Irina Shayk was seen headed to a Santa Monica, California gym Tuesday after sending a message in support of Ukraine in the wake of the invasion from Russia.The 36-year-old supermodel donned an all-black athletic wear ensemble of a long-sleeved top with blue Yeezy trainers.Shayk wore black sunglasses and a necklace on the sunny day and carried a dark brown purse. The latest:Russian model Irina Shayk, 36, was seen headed to a Santa Monica, California gym Tuesday after sending a message in support of Ukraine in the wake of the invasion from RussiaThe Yemanzhelinsk, Russia native on Monday took to Instagram with an image of a peace sign, in expressing her support for the people of Ukraine.'No To War,' the 5ft10 beauty, who shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper with ex Bradley Cooper, 47, captioned the post.

As is traditional, Stephen Colbert celebrated the State of the Union with a live show heavy on reaction to (and ridicule of) the yearly presidential address.

Rihanna is pregnant. The billionaire has been enjoying her time in Europe showing off her baby bump with jaw-dropping outfits.

Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour has urged Russian soldiers to cease carrying out President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, as the conflict enters its seventh consecutive day.“Russian soldiers, stop killing your brothers. There will be no winners in this war,” Gilmour wrote on social media yesterday (March 1).“My daughter-in-law is Ukrainian and my grand-daughters want to visit and know their beautiful country.

Irina Shayk is addressing the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Kate McKinnon gets sandwiched in by John Cameron Mitchell and Kyle MacLachlan during the Joe vs Carole photo call held at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday night (March 1) in New York City.

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley says he "couldn't give a stuff" about the many complaints he received during his morning hosting slot.Richard, 65, was slapped with more than 800 Ofcom complaints over his comments about death threats.During an episode of GMB on February 16, Richard and his then co-host Ranvir Singh spoke about the death threats which had reportedly been sent to the Labour leader Keir Starmer.This led Richard to say: "Well I was going to say, actually, is it that big a deal?" The ITV presenter insists he isn't worried about sparking a backlash with the comments he makes on the programme.Speaking about the backlash, he told the Express: "I really, genuinely, couldn't give a stuff because I know that it doesn't matter."I'm still here and I'm still being asked to work and nobody spits on me in the street, there is no impact in the real world." He added: "Virtually any day that I do Good Morning Britain, you can go on Twitter an hour later and there will be some Twitter storm kicking off over something I've said or done."Asked if the criticism matters to him, he replied: "It doesn't have any effect at all."I've never had a contract withdrawn or altered. It doesn't cross over into real life.

President Joe Biden, 79, addressed the nation on the pressing issue of defunding the police during his State of the Union on Tuesday March 1. The president received a standing ovation from both Republicans and Democrats, as he called for providing police with further funding necessary to fight crime in their communities.

Britney Spearsis giving fans a little context as to why she has been stripping off for a series of racy Instagram shots.On Tuesday, the Baby One More Time singer defiantly posted yet another topless photo, before explaining herself in a follow up post.Calling herself a 'rebel' and a 'free woman,' the entertainer added: 'Alrightyyy then folks … showing my bod in French Polynesia as a rebel and free WOMAN !!!!!' Free Britney: Pop singer Spears explains THOSE naked pictures as she calls herself a 'rebel' and a 'free woman'... while defiantly sharing another topless beach shotBritney, 40, and her fiancé Sam Asghari, are said to be staying at The Brando, a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia's breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa.

Vladimir Putin could hit the UK with a nuke in less than an hour — and the UK may not be as prepared for it as you would think, according to a leading atomic bomb expert. The Russian President put his nuclear arsenal on "special alert" over the weekend in response to a wave of strict economic sanctions from the international community, which came after his shocking invasion of Ukraine last week.While this is not thought to mean that a nuclear attack on his NATO enemies is likely to happen, it has got some people worried about what a bomb would mean for Britain if Moscow did go down this hellish warpath.