Agency Report
President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has followed American singer, Madonna, on Instagram after posting a bizarre video montage of the Ukraine crisis set to one of her songs.
The singer, 63, voiced her support for Ukraine after Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a full-fledged invasion on the country on Thursday.
She condemned Putin’s actions and urged people to donate to humanitarian charities, while also sharing a remix of her 2006 song Sorry set to clips of the bloody conflict.
The video shows bombs falling on Ukraine and citizens covered in blood, as well as clips of President Putin and Adolf Hitler, with Hitler’s face at times superimposed on to Putin.
The montage also features text of the lyrics from Sorry, with ‘Lies’ and ‘I can’t take it’ appearing over Putin’s face and a map of the airstrikes on Ukraine as Madonna dances.
Madonna’s unique tribute has been welcomed by some for raising further awareness of the devastation in Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy following the musician on Instagram.
However others criticised her for what they called a ‘tone-deaf’ or ‘narcissistic’ approach, some accusing her of using the crisis to promote herself and her music.
One person, writing to her on Instagram, said: ‘I take situation in the Ukraine seriously and Madonna posts a music video including images of her gyrating in a leotard…
‘It’s not the time or place for that. I feel she could have shown her support in a much more sensitive manner.’
As well as the video, Madonna shared a written tribute to Ukraine and its people, writing: ‘Russia’s Pointless and Greed Driven Invasion Of the Ukraine MUST be stopped!!
‘Please Send in Humanitarian Aid to help millions of citizens of the Ukraine who’s lives are being affected by this CRISIS at this very moment (sic).’
She added: ‘Putin has Violated Every Human Rights Accord in Existence. Putin has no right to try to erase the existence of the Ukraine.
‘We support you President Zelensky!! We are praying for you and your country! 🙏🏼. God Bless You All (sic).’
The Papa Don’t Preach singer told followers there ‘are things we can do’ to help the situation, and urged people to donate to a number of charities via a link in her bio.
