Published 17:02 IST, March 19th 2022

Russia-Ukraine war| Meghan Markle & Prince Harry make donations, mourns demise of martyred

Russia-Ukraine war | Meghan Markle-Prince Harry made donations to charities in Ukraine and also mourned the death of a martyr, who played in Invictus Games.

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In wake of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which entered its 24th day now, many celebrities across world have condemned aggression ar and expressed ir solidarity with Ukrainians. Amongst notable names in list included Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Royal Couple h earlier stated that y stood with people of Ukraine in time of crisis. couple has now extended ir support by donating to numerous charities to aid  civilians in Ukraine torn by perils of war. 

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle donate to Ukraine charities amid Russia's war

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as per a report by People, have donated to numerous organisations that were working on ground towards relief efforts in Ukraine.  

donations were me through ir organisation Archewell Foundation. contributions were me to organisations like HIAS (Helping Ukrainian Families Settle), World Central Kitchen, World Health Organization, and HALO Trust.

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In a statement, couple said that y were 'inspired' by work that organisations were doing on ground and experiences of all those who were at Ukraine frontlines during this time. y also shared details of organisations' work and hoped reers will be 'moved' and able to amplify efforts of organisations. 

Moreover, y have also brought out a collaboration between Ukraine media, with publications such as Kyiv Independent, and organization Are We Europe, with an intent to ericate online misinformation and propaganda amidst war.

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couple also extended a token of appreciation for team of HALO Trust, working towards protecting Ukraine locals from unexploded bombs and landmines. Prince Harry urged m to continue ir 'good work' in saving lives.

Serhii Karaivan, an athlete who played in Invictus Games, a sporting competition for injured and retired servicemen and women launched by Prince Harry, lost his life while fighting for Ukraine amid war. Prince Harry shared that ir 'hearts were heavy' as y paid ir respects to Karaivan.

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle vows support to Ukraine amid war

In an earlier statement, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, through ir spokesperson, h used term," "WE STAND WITH PEOPLE OF UKRAINE."

"Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archwell stand with people of Ukraine against breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage global community and its leers to do same," statement continued.

17:02 IST, March 19th 2022