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Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. “The Louis CK Show in Kyiv has not been cancelled,” tweeted a fan Wednesday. The trending post was accompanied by a graphic reading: “Dear attendees, Louis C.K.

the day’s invasion by Russia.The 61-year-old “Dead Man Walking” star has apparently been working on a documentary about escalating tensions in the country since last year, and flew to Ukraine early this week to get a first-hand look at the war.Wearing sunglasses and a bomber jacket, a haggard-looking Penn appeared to be listening closing to the briefing held at the President’s Office, although it wasn’t clear if he speaks Ukrainian.Penn has already spoken to the deputy prime minister and military members since landing, Newsweek reported. “Sean Penn demonstrates the courage that many others, especially Western politicians lack. The more such people in our country now, true friends of Ukraine, who support the struggle for freedom, the sooner it will be possible to stop Russia’s treacherous attack,” the Ukrainian embassy told Newsweek in a translated statement, expressing its gratitude for his visit and approval of the documentary.Get the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with the Post’s live coverage.Last November, the actor was seen wearing a flak jacket and helmet to talk to fighters on the border of Russia and Ukraine, months before war officially broke out.The two-time Oscar star has a reputation for showing up to danger zones.

Piers Morgan, 56, lashed out at Joe Biden as he made his announcement about the current Russia-Ukraine conflict.The former Good Morning Britain star took to his Twitter account, where he boasts 7.9 million followers, to weigh in on the televised White House address.In a scathing tweet sent earlier today, Piers claimed to have seen Biden laugh “several times” during the press conference.He wrote: “Biden just laughed several times during his Ukraine press conference.“What the f**k is he finding so funny?“Does he not realise the gravity of this situation?“Does he not care that so many innocent people are being murdered?“What a horribly inappropriate and shameful moment.”In a separate post shared moments later, Piers uploaded an image showing the US President laughing while standing on a podium.The broadcaster added: “The smirking President of the United States, hours after Russia starts war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin as the Ukraine conflict escalated.The former Strictly Come Dancing star took to his Twitter, where he enjoys a following of 306,000, to condemn the Russian leader.In a series of tweets, James labelled the Russian president a “nutcase” as he called on the international community to “stop” him.He wrote: “We need to stop this man NOW because if we don’t this is just the beginning. He is a nutcase!“We not only have the fight against Covid - we now have a fight against humanity.”In later tweets James added that Putin was “deranged” and that he should be “wiped off this planet”.He penned: “So we have Boris and Biden to help sort this mess out - we’re doomed.”“A lot of people in this country that are saying we should stay out of it or let him have Ukraine DON’T know what’s coming if we do nothing.“The man is deranged and needs to be wiped of this planet plus whatever is within 5 miles of him to make sure the job was done.

Bargain Hunt star Mark Stacey sensationally blasted the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his handling of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Piers Morgan, 54, has been watching very closely the events unfolding between the Ukraine and Russia, and now Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion, it's made many question whether WW3 is on the cards.The former Good Morning Britain presenter branded the President a "ruthless dictator", as he offered up some potential solutions for halting the terrifying events.Taking to Twitter, he penned: "Putin’s doing this because he got away with it last time in Crimea."And if he gets away with it again in Ukraine, he’ll keep invading other countries until he restores the Soviet Union."The world must unite to stop this ruthless dictator - before it’s too late."In a separate tweet, he shared: "This is an act of war by a bully-boy thug who doesn’t think the rest of the world has the guts or will to stop him."Shameful."It comes after Russian forces launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.In a TV statement, President Putin said Russia "did not plan to occupy Ukraine" but confirmed if any opposed their mission, Moscow's response would be "instant".Shortly afterwards, attacks were reported on Ukrainian military targets.In a video statement on Thursday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed martial law was now being imposed across the country, urging people "not to panic".He spoke calmly as he said: "No panic. We're strong. "We're ready for anything.

A local Chechen court on Tuesday jailed queer siblings Salekh Magamadov (21) and Ismail Isaev (19) to almost a decade behind bars after finding them guilty of “complicity with illegal armed formations”.The siblings had first come to the notice of authorities in 2019 after an officer found an LGBTQI Pride flag on Ismail’s phone. Chechen authorities had detained Salekh and Ismail last year, after the siblings tried to flee persecution. “Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev must be immediately and unconditionally released,” said Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, in a statement released prior to the sentencing.