Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally thanked Hollywood couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher for raising millions for the people of Ukraine in a Sunday tweet.
Zelensky spoke with the couple on a virtual call and lauded them for their support of the war-weary nation and birthplace of Kunis.
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“.@aplusk & Mila Kunis were among the first to respond to our grief. They have already raised $35 million & are sending it to @flexport & @Airbnb to help refugees. Grateful for their support. Impressed by their determination. They inspire the world. #StandWithUkraine,” Zelensky tweeted.
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.@aplusk & Mila Kunis were among the first to respond to our grief. They have already raised $35 million & are sending it to @flexport & @Airbnb to help ?? refugees. Grateful for their support. Impressed by their determination. They inspire the world. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/paa0TjJseu
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 20, 2022
Kunis, 38, and Kutcher, 44, launched the “Stand with Ukraine” GoFundMe in cooperation with Flexport.org and Airbnb.org on March 4 and set an initial goal of $30 million.
As of Monday, the total raised sits at $34,918,900, and more than 70,000 people have donated, according to the online fundraiser.
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for this support,” Kunis, who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, said after the fundraiser surpassed $30 million.
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“While this is far from a solve of the problem, our collective effort will provide a softer landing for so many people as they forge ahead into their future of uncertainty.”
