Ukrainian actress Erika Eleniak has spoken about the shock at the news of the Russian attack on Ukraine.Â
Actress Erika Eleniak Has Been Left ‘Sickened By The Attack On Ukraine And The Ukrainian People’
The attacks have killed and injured numerous people, with tensions set to increase in light of the fact that the Ukrainian military has promised to respond in kind to defend its territory.Â
And given that Erika has a strong connection to Ukraine, by virtue of the fact that her great-grandfather emigrated from the country to Canada, she understandably felt very emotional by this.Â
In an interview with Fox News, she said: “I am stunned. I am sad and I am sickened by the attack on Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”
It is clearly a difficult time for Erika, given that she has to watch from afar, as her country is being attacked. But that did not stop her from expressing admiration over the bravery that the people had shown.Â
In this way, she encouraged the world to come together and join forces so that the bloodshed could be prevented. After all, regardless of which side of the political fence you stand on, innocent people are going to suffer.Â
She added: “I have no words for the level of diabolical behavior that is being committed but I am praying that the world will rise up in support of the Ukrainian people and for ALL the people who are affected by this attack.”
Her words were echoed on social media, as a significant proportion of people understood exactly how Erika was feeling.
Although she may not be in a position of political power in order to do something to prevent this, by speaking out, she showed that there was an element of solidarity.Â
One person wrote: “The world will hold Russia and Putin accountable for the human suffering and destruction this unjustified and unprovoked war will bring.”
Erika’s words will resonate with a lot of people. And by speaking out, she has shown the courage that many Ukrainian people will need in the face of such a tragedy. And hopefully for everyone involved, the conflict ceases as soon as possible.
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