Prince Harry and Megan Markle say they stand by the people of Ukraine and call on world leaders to join them in opposing Putin’s “violation of international and humanitarian law”
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a statement on Archewell’s charity website
- A statement also condemned the “violation of international and humanitarian law”
- Their remarks followed Putin’s condemnation of Boris Johnson earlier Tuesday
Prince Harry and Megan Markle said they were “standing with the people of Ukraine,” as they condemned Vladimir Putinthe invasion of the country.
The duke and Duchess of Sussexwho live in Montecito, Californiaissued a statement on the website of their charity Archewell.
The statement said: “Prince Harry and Megan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us in Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this violation of international and humanitarian law and encourage the world community and its leaders to do the same.”
Prince Harry and Megan Markle say they are “standing with the people of Ukraine” while condemning Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the country
Their remarks followed Putin’s condemnation of Boris Johnson earlier Tuesday.
Addressing the nation, the prime minister said the Russian president could not be allowed to “stifle” freedom in Ukraine with an act of “reckless and reckless aggression”.
He said Putin had “unleashed war” on the continent and that the West must respond to ensure the possible “failure” of his offensive “diplomatically, politically, economically and ultimately militarily.”
“Our mission is clear. Diplomatically, politically, economically, and finally, militarily, this disgusting and barbaric undertaking by Vladimir Putin must end in failure.
Openly condemning Putin as a “dictator”, the prime minister acknowledged that the coming months may be “gloomy”, but that the “flame of freedom” will “burn brightly again in Ukraine”.
A statement posted on the website of the Archewell charity read: “Prince Harry and Megan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us in Archwell stand with the people of Ukraine against this violation of international and humanitarian law and encourage the world community and its leaders to do the same “
“With all my bombs, tanks and missiles, I do not believe that the Russian dictator will ever control the national feeling of the Ukrainians and their passionate belief that their country should be free,” he added.
This comes after it became clear that Harry and Megan will attend the NAACP awards on Saturday, where they will receive the prestigious presidential awards to celebrate their special achievement for “distinctive public service”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex join Mohammed Ali, Rihanna, LeBron James, Bill Clinton and Venus and Serena Williams to take the top gong.
The ceremony is their first big event in Hollywood since they left the royal family, and he will see them parting ways with host Anthony Anderson and dozens of first-graders.
“It is a real honor to be recognized by President Derrick Johnson and the NAACP, whose efforts to promote racial justice and civil rights are as vital today as they were nearly 115 years ago,” the couple said in a statement.
“We are proud to support the work of the NAACP and also partner with the organization of the newly established annual NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, which will be presented to Dr. Safia Noble as part of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.”
Their remarks followed Putin’s condemnation of Boris Johnson earlier Tuesday. Above: Russian tanks on the border between Belarus and Ukraine on Thursday
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