Mila Kunis hails Ukraine’s resilience, Oscars holds moment of silence to show support for its people ‘facing invasion, conflict and prejudice’
- ‘One cannot help but be in awe of those who find strength to keep fighting through unimaginable darkness,’ Ukraine-born actress tells Academy Awards ceremony
- ‘Millions of families in Ukraine need food, medical care, clean water and emergency services. We … can do more,’ read slides projected at the Dolby Theatre
Hollywood A-listers held a moment of silence at Sunday’s Oscars gala to show support “for the people of Ukraine currently facing invasion, conflict and prejudice within their own borders”.
Just before the Oscar plea for aid, Ukrainian-born actress Mila Kunis made a veiled reference to the trouble in her native land.
“While film is an important avenue for us to express our humanity in times of conflict, the reality is millions of families in Ukraine need food, medical care, clean water and emergency services,” read slides projected at the glamorous night celebrating the movie industry.
“Resources are scarce and we – collectively as a global community – can do more.”
Ukraine was willing to discuss becoming neutral as part of a peace deal, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.