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Ben Stiller is a goodwill ambassador for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.

Ben Stiller reflects on meeting President Zelensky

Ben Stiller has said he was "really taken by the resilience of the people of Ukraine, and of the president" while reflecting on the time he spent in war-torn Ukraine.

Movies • 11 Aug 22

Sam Ryder: Eurovision is still 'Ukraine's party'

Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder reminded fans that next year's competition will still be "Ukraine's party" following the announcement that it will be held in the UK in 2023.

Eurovision • 26 Jul 22

Jamala fled her home in Kyiv shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. Picture: getty

UK 'fair' option to host Eurovision, says former winner

Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala has said 2023's song contest should be held in the UK if her home country is unable to host.

Eurovision Song Contest • 04 Jul 22

Jamala, (R) joins Ukrainian group Dakhabrakha on stage at Glastonbury

Ukrainian musicians tell Glastonbury 'stop Putin'

Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha and Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala have performed together on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, sharing a message to "stop Putin".

Music • 26 Jun 22

Eurovision bosses rule Ukraine cannot host contest

The organisers of Eurovision said the "severe" risk of air raids in Ukraine alongside the "high" risk of mass casualties contributed to the decision that the "necessary requirements for hosting" the song contest were not met.

Music • 23 Jun 22

The meeting took place in Kyiv on World Refugee Day Screengrab: EBU via Ukrainian Presidential Press Service

UN goodwill ambassador Stiller meets President Zelensky

UN goodwill ambassador and actor Ben Stiller met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday, hailing him as "my hero" for rallying the world's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.

Ukraine • 21 Jun 22

Ben Stiller in Lypki, Irpin, on a visit to help highlight the growing needs of those who have fled the war in Ukraine

Ben Stiller visits Ukraine on World Refugee Day

Ben Stiller has said "seeking safety is a right and it needs to be upheld for every person" during a visit to Poland and Ukraine, where he met those affected by the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine • 20 Jun 22

Jamala, who won Eurovision for Ukraine in 2016 with her song 1944, about the forced deportation in Crimea during the rule of Joseph Stalin

Ukrainian bands bring anti-war message to Glastonbury

This year's Glastonbury Festival will play host to a number of Ukrainian acts amid the Russian invasion of their country.

Music • 20 Jun 22

Ben Stiller said he hoped to 'share stories that illustrate the human impact of war and to amplify calls for solidarity'. Photo: UNHCR

Ben Stiller meets Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Ben Stiller has arrived in Poland to meet refugees forced to flee Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Ukraine • 19 Jun 22

Liverpool offers to host Eurovision Song Contest

Liverpool has offered to host the next Eurovision Song Contest in solidarity with Ukraine.

Eurovision Song Contest • 18 Jun 22

Kalush Orchestra topped the leaderboard at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine broadcaster disappointed not to host Eurovision

Ukraine's public broadcaster said it is "disappointed" Eurovision bosses have decided it cannot host next year's contest and called for negotiations on a new location to be put on hold.

Eurovision Song Contest • 17 Jun 22

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision in Turin last month

UK in talks to host Eurovision 2023 instead of Ukraine

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said it is in talks with the BBC "to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest" in the UK after concluding next year's contest cannot be held in war-torn Ukraine.

Eurovision • 17 Jun 22

Mikhail Baryshnikov - 'Your Russian world, the world of fear, the world in which they burn Ukrainian textbooks, will not live on as long as there are people like us - the true Russians immunised against this plague in our childhood' Photo: AFP

Ballet legend Baryshnikov pens open letter to Putin

Legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov has decried Russian President Vladimir Putin's "world of fear" and said true Russian values will live on "despite all your bans".

Ukraine • 01 Jun 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

There's more Sally Rooney, a big night for Ukraine, The Repair Shop Jubilee Special, new comedy Abbott Elementary, and Mike Leigh's classic satire Abigail's Party, starring the great Alison Steadman . . .

Television • 01 Jun 22

"This is the fulfilment of the withdrawal from the Russian market"

Netflix pulls out of Russia over war on Ukraine

Russian subscribers have lost access to streaming giant Netflix in the latest pullout of a Western company over the conflict in Ukraine.

Streaming • 30 May 22

Ukrainian make-up artist Aliona Antonova (R) applies make-up on a model at a salon in Cannes

Make-up artist who fled Ukraine lands Cannes dream

Ukrainian make-up artist Aliona Antonova had little idea when she fled her hometown the morning of the Russian invasion that she would soon find herself among the stars at the world's top film festival.

Entertainment • 25 May 22

Oleh Psiuk (centre) and members of Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, attend a press conference in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Tuesday Photos: Getty Images

Ukraine's Eurovision winners plan army fundraiser tour

Ukraine's Eurovision Song Contest winners the Kalush Orchestra have said they are planning a tour of Europe to raise money for the army.

Eurovision • 17 May 22

Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest with their song Stefania

Eurovision winners will celebrate 'after the war'

The lead singer of Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra has said the folk-rap group will celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest win "after the war".

Eurovision 2022 • 16 May 22

Ukraine crowned winners at Eurovision Song Contest

Favourites Ukraine have won this year's Eurovision Contest with 631 points following a nail-biting round of voting which saw them locked in the race to victory with fellow frontrunners the UK, Sweden and Spain.

Eurovision 2022 • 14 May 22

Kalush Orchestra. Photo: EBU/SARAH LOUISE BENNETT

Ukraine deliver emotional Eurovision performance

Folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra performed an impressive rendition of their song Stefania in the grand final of Eurovision on Saturday night in Turin, Italy.

Eurovision 2022 • 14 May 22

Kalush Orchestra's much-fancied song is called Stefania Photo: Marco Bertorello / AFP

Ukraine through to Eurovision Song Contest final

The Eurovision Song Contest favourites, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, received a standing ovation during Tuesday night's semi-final as they booked their home nation's place in Saturday's grand final in Turin.

Eurovision • 10 May 22

Kalush Orchestra attend the turquoise carpet event of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest at Reggia di Venaria Reale in Turin on Sunday

Favourites Ukraine prepare to take to Eurovision stage

Kalush Orchestra will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin this week as the Russian invasion of their home nation continues.

Eurovision • 09 May 22

Dave McSavage: the first gig on the tour will be in a bomb shelter on Friday night

McSavage to start "special comedy operation" in Ukraine

Comedian Dave McSavage has announced that he will start a start a stand-up tour of Ukraine today, with all proceeds from his shows being donated to provide relief to the war-torn country.

Dave McSavage • 06 May 22

Ukrainian band collaborate with Ed Sheeran despite war

The lead singer of Ukrainian band Antytila has described the difficulties they faced while writing lyrics for a collaboration with Ed Sheeran.

Music • 02 May 22

Sheeran 'grateful' to have filmed new video in Ukraine

Ed Sheeran said he is "grateful" to have had the chance to film the 2step song video in Kyiv before the "devastating acts of violence" began.

Music • 22 Apr 22