Vladimir Putin announces military operation in Ukraine on February 24
Hollywood actress and comedian Rebel Wilson used her stage time at the 75th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony to oust Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hosting the star-studded event on Sunday night, the rebel showed Putin the middle finger. Introducing Emilia Jones’ musical performance, he explained that there would be two sign language interpreters on stage. “One is signing ASL, which is American Sign Language, and one of them is signing BSL which is British Sign Language.”
“Fortunately, though, in all sign languages, it’s a nod to Putin,” the rebel said, pointing to the middle finger.
Many guests and nominees at the BAFTA Awards ceremony lent their support to Ukraine as they wore ribbons and badges in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. Benedict Cumberbatch wore a badge to show his support for the Ukrainians as he accepted the Best Director award on behalf of Campion. Several celebrities also talked about the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war on the red carpet.
For the unaware, on 24 February Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with Russian action had “results they never saw”, and since then thousands of Ukrainians, both civilians, And the soldiers are killed.
– with ani input