Famous Actor and Former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has vehemently pleaded with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The 74-year-old former actor made this plea on Thursday via social media in response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Pleads With Putin To Put An End To The War
In a video published by the politician on social media, Arnold revealed that he was “a longtime friend of the Russian people”, as he admonished the Russian President to withdraw his military forces and end the war. “To President Putin, I say, you started this war.
Famous Actor And Politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger Appeals To Putin To End The War
You are leading this war. You can stop this war,” the star openly addressed the Russian president. The senseless attack of nearby Ukraine by Russian militaries on the command of Vladimir Putin has had led to the death of thousands of people including children, displaced millions of people from their homes, and destroyed properties worth trillions of dollars. “I love the Russian people.
That’s why I have to tell you the truth,” Arnold remarked in his video message on Thursday. Addressing his message to his “dear Russian friends and the Russian soldiers serving in Ukraine”, the actor disclosed that he would be revealing some “harsh realities” during his broadcast.
Before continuing, Arnold discussed “the Russian who became his hero” all through his childhood. The ex-weightlifter recollected admiring Petrovich Vlasov, a winner bodybuilder from Russia during his childhood to the point that he put up a photo of him on the wall of his bedroom.
Arnold described how his dad – a prominent fellow of the Nazi party who fought in World War II, was against his son idolizing a Russian athlete. After giving insight on a few stories about his relationship with Russia, he then spoke about the “harsh realities” he stated previously.
The actor further rubbished Putin’s claims of Denazifying Ukraine, saying it was an excuse for the war. Arnold went on to talk about the humanitarian crisis the war has caused and the problem it is creating for Russian citizens. The actor-turned-politician also addressed the Russian servicemen and asked them to stop the invasion. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video already recorded a million views on Instagram alone.
