Russian kill squads sent to Ukraine and ordered to 'hunt' government officials

The entertainment background of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was thoughtfully invoked by Succession actor Brian Cox during the Succession actor’s SAG Award acceptance speech last night, just the latest example of what much of the world no doubt views as Zelensky’s unlikely path to the world stage.

soldiers who told a Russian warship to "go f**k yourself" while defending a Black Sea island have been confirmed alive, officials say. The 13 border guards had been defending the remote Zmiinyi (Snake) Island on Thursday, February 24 when they were approached by an enemy vessel.

amid Russia’s full-scale invasion. Now, thousands fans are calling for a film about the 44-year-old politician to be produced by Hollywood, and are urging actor Jeremy Renner, 51, to be cast in the lead role. “Is it obvious to everybody else that Jeremy Renner is the only logical option to play Zelensky in the biopic screenwriters are almost certainly drafting already?” one asked on Twitter, sharing side-by-side images of the two men.

wrote Bonneville, whose message on Twitter attracted more than 37,000 likes.Along with his tribute Bonneville, 58, shared a Ukrainian language promotional trailer for “Paddington 2” featuring then-actor and comedian Zelensky.“Hello to my darling friends. I, Volodymyr Zelensky, will lend my voice to the wonderful, charismatic, friendly bear Paddington,” the 44-year-old politician can be heard telling viewers in the two-minute trailer, according to a report by Variety.“Paddington’ [is a film] you can go to see with your whole family, and everyone will enjoy it regardless of your age,” he adds.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced Paddington Bear in the country’s version of the 2014 film and its 2017 sequel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his life before politics, today many are learning for the first time he voiced his country’s version of Paddington Bear.Including original Paddington Bear star Hugh Bonneville.The 44-year-old leader – who has remained alongside his people in the capital to fight against the Russian invasion, posting defiant videos from the streets of Kyiv – was a comedian and actor and even appeared on the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing before he moved into politics.We can only imagine Ukrainian film fans are all across Zelensky’s role as the sparky bear, but the rest of us are just making that solid, and totally game-changing realisation today.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine liveThat was helped along yesterday by Bonneville – who played Henry Brown in the classic film (which also saw Ben Whishaw voice the protagonist for English audiences) – who wrote on Twitter: ‘Until today I had no idea who provided the voice of @paddingtonbear in Ukraine.‘Speaking for myself, thank you, President Zelenskiy. #PaddingtonBear.

K.J. Yossman Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”Zelensky, who is currently leading the Ukrainian army against a Russian invasion of his country, was a comedian and actor before becoming president.

For Michael Keaton, accepting the SAG Award for his performance in Hulu’s Dopesick started off as slapstick comedy, with the actor leaving presenter Salma Hayek stranded for a minute or so before sprinting to the stage and rolling onto it. He kicked off his speech by apologizing for his tardiness due to a “quick trip to the men’s room”.

Succession had a big night at the 2022 SAG Awards, taking home the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series prize at the annual awards show. Star Brian Cox used the spotlight to voice support for actors, actresses and other talent in Ukraine and Russia, who oppose the ongoing invasion.

soldiers who told a Russian warship to "go f**k yourself" while defending a Black Sea Island could still be alive. The 13 border guards had been defending the remote Zmiinyi Island on Thursday, February 24 when they were approached by an enemy vessel.

Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine.

A mushroom cloud has been seen billowing in the sky after an explosion at a gas pipeline near a Ukrainian city.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been branded a "sex icon" after gathering a new fan base while fighting on the frontline. Fans have flooded Twitter with their admiration for Zelensky's leadership skills, which has left people "swooning" over him since Russia declared war on Thursday ( February 24).

Boris Johnson has pledged to take refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine as he warned there will be 'grim days ahead' for the country.

Dear all, as we write this text, for the moment, each member of JINJER and our families are safe and unhurt. We truly…Posted by Jinjer on Thursday, February 24, 2022Since Jinjer’s post last night, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 137 people had been killed, with 316 more wounded.Troops from Russia crossed the Crimea border into Ukraine on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin gave the order for his invasion to begin.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.Reactions to the situation in Ukraine from prominent figures in the worlds of music, entertainment and politics have been posted on social media, with the likes of Foals’ Yannis Philippakis, Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes, Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos, Yungblud, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Taika Waititi and Amanda Palmer all speaking out in support of Ukraine.Russian rapper Oxxxymiron has cancelled a series of shows in Moscow and St.

After retreating on Thursday due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. stock markets rebounded sharply today as bargain-hunters bought in and investors cheered news of possible diplomatic talks.

Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine, working on a documentary, attending press conferences, and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, all while Russia invades the Eastern European country.The 61-year-old Hollywood star traveled to Kyiv to film and gather more information about the tragic events taking place in Ukraine, as it was revealed in a statement from the presidential office.

John Cena was slammed after he appeared to use the Ukraine crisis to promote his HBO show. The backlash began after the 44-year-old professional wrestler/actor took to his Twitter on Thursday (Feb. 24) to respond to the news of Russia invading Ukraine, which was quickly condemned by President Joe Biden and other world leaders. “If I could somehow summon the powers of a real life #Peacemaker, I think this would be a great time to do so,” John wrote, referencing the superhero series in which he plays the titular role.

The death toll of the war in Ukraine is already mounting with Vladimir Putin signing the death warrants off with his barbaric attack.

As we enter late afternoon of the second day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian TV networks are now showing back-to-back news to keep citizens informed, with one channel group turning off all commercial advertising.

The New York Times.“I know that most people in Russia are against this war, and I am confident that the more people would talk about their real attitude to it, the faster we can stop this horror,” said Oxxxymiron in a statement (translated by the Times).“I cannot entertain you when Russian missiles are falling on Ukraine—when residents of Kyiv are forced to hide in basements and in the metro, while people are dying.”He is one of several other Russian musicians who have voiced their protest at the war. Kasta, Shym, Vladi, Khamil, Zmey, and Noize MC have all voiced their opposition to the attack on Ukraine.A post shared by Oxxxymiron (@norimyxxxo)Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation.Since Oxxxymiron’s post last night (February 24), Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 137 people had been killed, with 316 more wounded.Troops from Russia crossed the Crimea border into Ukraine on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin gave the order for his invasion to begin.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.Reactions to the situation in Ukraine from prominent figures in the worlds of music, entertainment and politics have been posted on social media, with the likes of Foals’ Yannis Philippakis, Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes, Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos, Yungblud, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Taika Waititi and Amanda Palmer all speaking out in support of Ukraine.