Published 20:22 IST, March 16th 2022
Angelina Jolie says 'Ukrainian children will pay highest price' if Russian war doesn't end
On Wednesday, Angelina Jolie said it will be the children of Ukraine who'll pay the 'highest price' if the conflict between the two nations doesn't resolve.
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Angelina Jolie is among many celebs who have extended support to war-torn Ukraine amid Russian aggression. In recent past, she has been actively taking to social media to share updates on Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to leave ir home country in wake of ongoing war. On Wednesday, Eternals actor said that it will be children of Ukraine who'll pay 'highest price' if conflict between two nations doesn't resolve soon.
'Children will pay highest price': Angelina Jolie
In her latest post, Angeline shared that nearly 2 million people have been displaced in Ukraine, of which many are in direct physical danger as y continue to fight with Russian military. Angelina expressed that children of country will face immense trauma if war doesn't end soon.
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She wrote, "As well as millions who’ve fled over Ukraine’s borders, nearly 2 million people are displaced inside ir country, many trapped by fighting, denied access to aid, and in direct physical danger. Without an end to war children will pay highest price – in trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives." Take a look at post below:
Angeline offers prayers to Ukrainian civilians
As soon as war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, Angeline offered her prayers to civilians of war-hit nation. As actor continued to support efforts of ground, she said, "Like many of you, I’m praying for people in Ukraine. My focus along with my @refugees colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee ir homes to seek safety. It is too soon to kw what will happen, but significance of this moment - for people of Ukraine, and for international rule of law - cant be overstated."
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Angelina also shared an emotional video of a Ukrainian mor, who is struggling to keep her child safe amid fear of shelling and attack. Calling it ' reality' of country, Angelina urged her followers to follow truth that civilians are facing inside country.
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20:22 IST, March 16th 2022