As Russia continues its offensives in Ukraine, the world is wondering. Should we intervene massively to stop this war which is upsetting the world order? In their own way, several personalities are trying to challenge the Russian soldiers and their head of state Vladimir Putin in his murderous ride. this is the case of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has just posted a video on the networks in which he implores to stop this massacre.
A message to the Russian people, Russian soldiers and President Vladimir Putin
Star of Terminator, but also bodybuilder producer and former governor of the state of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger is considered a monument in the United States. See you soon 75 years, “Schwarzie“has just spoken out about the conflict by posting a long video on his Twitter account, as well as on various television channels. Addressing Russian soldiers and citizens, the actor notably painted a picture of the current situationshared his love for the country and its people, called on locals and soldiers not to give in to the propaganda being put in place, as his father was a victim of during the invasion of Leningrad by the Nazis in World War II . He finally challenges Vladimir Putin directly, imploring him to stop this war.
Here is an excerpt of his remarks, translated.
I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share. pic.twitter.com/6gyVRhgpFV
March 17, 2022
I love the Russian people. That’s why I have to tell the truth. Watch, and share, please. I send this message through different media, in order to reach my dear Russian friends, as well as the soldiers who are currently serving in Ukraine. I speak to you because there are things happening in the world that are hidden from you. Terrible things you should know about. Let me tell you the truth about the war in Ukraine (…). This war is considered illegal by 141 countries. The world has turned its back on Russia because of all these actions in Ukraine. The destruction wrought by Russian bombs now raining down on innocent civilians has outraged the world, which is imposing the greatest economic sanctions ever seen against your country. This is not the war to defend Russia, like the one your grandfather or great-grandfather fought for. This is an illegal war!
The Nazi army, of which my father was a member, participated in deeply wounding this beautiful city and its courageous inhabitants. When my father arrived in Leningrad, he was motivated by all the lies of his government. When he left Leningrad he was destroyed, both physically and mentally. He spent the rest of his life in pain, from his broken back, but also from seeing his knife, which reminded him of all those terrible years and all the pain and guilt he felt. So to all the soldiers listening to this message: you already know a good part of the truth that I am telling you today. You have seen it with your own eyes. I don’t want you to be broken like my father (…). To those who run the Kremlin, I have a question: ‘Why are you sacrificing these young men for your own ambition?’ And to President Putin, I say, ‘You started this war. You are leading this war. You can stop this war.’
I will end with a message addressed to the Russians who demonstrated in the streets against the invasion of Ukraine. The world has seen your courage and we know that you are suffering the consequences of your courage. You have been arrested, imprisoned, beaten. You are my new heroes. You have the strength of Yuri Petrovich Vlasov (the Russian weightlifting champion). You have the real heart of Russia.”
In any case, let’s hope that this message, filled with love and empathy, impacts in any way the conscience of many Russians mired in the conflict for 3 weeks now.
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