Russian celebrities distance themselves from Putin's war

Russian celebrities distance themselves from Putin's war Numerous prominent Russians have sharply opposed their country's attack on Ukraine. “The war against Ukraine started by Russia is a disgrace. This is our shame, but unfortunately the responsibility for it will still have to be borne by our children, a very young generation and Russians who are not yet born," read a statement signed by writers, filmmakers and other artists, as well as media representatives. "We don't want our children to live in an aggressor state," says the letter, which was signed by actress Chulpan Khamatova and writer Dmitri Bykov, among others. Russia invaded an independent neighboring state. "We call on all citizens of Russia to say no to this war."