Miley Cyrus, Yungblud, Cher & More React to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: ‘So Devastated’
As news of Russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine spread on Thursday (Feb. 24), artists are speaking out on social media about the attacks. The move by Russia comes after months of military buildup along the Ukrainian border, despite repeated diplomatic efforts, warnings and sanctions against the country by world leaders.
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“This morning was heartbreaking waking up to the news that Ukraine had been invaded,” Miley Cyrus wrote on social media. “I am standing in solidarity with everyone in Ukraine who is affected by this attack.”
Yungblud shared a similar sentiment via Twitter, writing, “Im so devastated to see what’s happening in the Ukraine right now. my prayers are with you.”
The attacks on major cities in Ukraine comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that there would be a “special military operation,” which has turned into an all-out assault. Putin also strongly warned other countries against daring to intervene with his plans.
“To anyone who would consider interfering from outside: If you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history,” Putin said. “All the relevant decisions have been taken. I hope you hear me.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is currently under attack “from the south, north, east and from the air.” Kyiv has said dozens of residents as well as soldiers in the country’s capital have already been killed while trying to defend and protect against Russia’s offensive military forces, according to NBC News.
See how musicians are reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine below.
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— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 24, 2022
unfortunately i’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement. i pray for everyone’s safety. 🙏🏾
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) February 24, 2022
My heart hurts for the people of the Ukraine. I just..can’t fathom where this will lead. Sending prayers and so much love which is not enough.
— PRELUDE (@LaurenJauregui) February 24, 2022
im so devastated to see what’s happening in the Ukraine right now. my prayers are with you.
— YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) February 24, 2022
my heart is breaking for Ukraine, sending all my love to the people there facing a truly unimaginable situation ❤️ 🇺🇦
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) February 25, 2022
My god Tommy read a damn book https://t.co/v02ssZrjft
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) February 25, 2022
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 https://t.co/1VVIbuKXEu
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) February 24, 2022
I’m angry today… angry and sad. My heart hurts for the people of Ukraine, for the people of Russia who do not wish for war, for Trans You in Texas, for the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 community in Florida… if you aren’t saying WTF is going on, you’re not paying attention!
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) February 24, 2022
I pray for those who need a peace of mind🙏🏾💜 So many going through things mentally & trying to still navigate through this thing we call Life💜🙏🏾 May peace cover you & fear be removed and You be surrounded with LOVE💜💜💜
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 24, 2022
Peace
Protection
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) February 24, 2022
Very shocked to see so many Ukrainians being killed, a totally unnecessary war being deliberately started in Europe. This invasion is one man’s barbaric decision.
This action is a war crime, and whatever else happens, he should never be allowed to leave Russian soil again.
– pg
— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) February 24, 2022
My paternal grandparents emigrated from Ukraine and my heart breaks for the courageous people there fighting this Russian invasion. Putin’s propaganda about “denazification” as a rationale is one of the great lies of this Century.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) February 24, 2022
Ukraine 💔
Thinking of you and hoping that everything settles down peacefully and that nobody’s child (on either side) loses their life.
— Garbage (@garbage) February 24, 2022
Invasion huh….. Is anyone Surprised?
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) February 24, 2022
I was fortunate enough to spend time in the beautiful cities of Kyev and Odessa when I played there with our band. The people I met were warm and my fond memories are now tinged with indescribable sadness as I see what is happening.
— Alex Kapranos (@alkapranos) February 24, 2022
my heart is cracking. i know i have a few followers in russia, ukraine, poland, turkey and thereabouts. my love is going to everyone in your part of the world. it must be frightening.
we are here. if you need help, acknowledgment, a digital hug, words….we are here. talk to us. pic.twitter.com/7liFNlojdF
— Amanda Palmer 🎹 (@amandapalmer) February 24, 2022
👑 WAR is NOT the ANSWER 💫 pic.twitter.com/hI1tv41qse
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 24, 2022
Sending love & light! 💕✨Praying for peace for the world! ☮️ #BeLight #BeLove ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zUL5u3ZSfw
— ParisHilton.eth (@ParisHilton) February 24, 2022
Love & courage to all our friends in Ukraine. 🖤
— Yannis Philippakis (@YnnsPhilippakis) February 24, 2022
Saw footage of bombs dropping & in the background u could hear children screaming. When I tell u it broke my heart into pieces? …To every mother fleeing w|your children, saying goodbye 2 your husband…I can’t imagine how afraid & alone you must feel. God, pls help them 🙏🏾🇺🇦
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 27, 2022
To every soldier,
May God be with you. 🙏🏾🇺🇦
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 27, 2022
I pray for Ukraine. But also for the minds of the many beings that have been manipulated by crooked governments to kill other human beings. we are so far beyond violent actions against free people. Putin must be stopped no matter what. 🇺🇦
— Ashton Irwin (@Ashton5SOS) February 28, 2022
“SAY NO TO THE WAR” on the Parliament of Russia
•iconic•
very brave, given that for gestures like this one you go to jail for years in Russia pic.twitter.com/TNNJ1dAhtn
— 𝖕𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖞 𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖙💦 (@pussyrrriot) February 24, 2022
Remembering playing for our friends in Ukraine in Independence Square in 2008 and thinking of them in these difficult times. We send our love and support. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 1/2 pic.twitter.com/aGTQ3xW9KX
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) February 28, 2022
NOW MUST HELP
UKRAINIAN Bros.& Sisters.
Dictators Through Out History Have Devoured Small Nations,& The More They Eat,The Hungrier They Get.I Lived Through Cold War,& Putin Cant Be Allowed 2 Devour Countries At Will.
If trump’s elected,Game Over.He❤️’s Putin,& What He’s Doing💪🏼
— Cher (@cher) February 26, 2022
And don’t forget, it’s so much easier to wage war than it is to solve the problems of ordinary Russians.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) February 25, 2022