Jumped for a visit. Angelina Jolie in UkrainePhoto: Reuters
For many years thatAngelina Jolie Moving on the seam between a Hollywood star and a social activist, she takes advantage of the stardust around her to raise awareness of issues that require attention from world leaders. This weekend she did it again, and this time the situation in Ukraine was what brought her into action – and to the country itself.
Yesterday (Saturday), residents of the Ukrainian city of Lvov were surprised to see the star walking the streets of their city. Among other things, the star visited a local school and one of the medical institutions in the city. Maxim KozyatskyThe head of Lviv’s regional military administration said the visit was unplanned: “She surprised us all. The many people who saw Mrs Julie in the city had a hard time believing it was her, but in recent months Ukraine has shown the world that there are many wonderful things here.”
Kozyatsky added: “She visited children injured in Russian army shelling at the train station, was excited to hear their stories and one girl even told her privately about her dreams.” Kozyatsky also said that the star promised the children that she would return to see them.
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Promised to come back. Julie meets local kidsPhoto: Reuters
Julie also arrived at the city’s main train station, where she spoke with volunteers who help with medical and psychological care for local residents who need help. “She thanked them for their contribution and talked to residents who managed to escape the dangerous areas,” said one of the volunteers. He added that Julie said: “The children must be in shock. I know how much trauma can affect them, and I know how important it is to have people who take care of them, who show them that they are important, and how much it can contribute to their recovery.”
During the tour, she also entered a nearby cafe, greeted its occupants and even gave autographs.
“The kids must be in shock. I know how important it is to have people who take care of them.”Photo: Reuters
If only he would raise his head for a moment. Angelina Jolie visits a cafe in Lvov, UkraineScreenshot
The Daily Mail website reports that the star herself experienced a particularly frightening moment when a missile attack occurred during the visit, forcing the star and her men to take cover. She then left the shelter and assured those around her that she was fine.
Although Julie is an ambassador of goodwill on behalf of the UN, the organization said that she came to Ukraine on her own initiative and voluntarily, without being asked to do so. And to express her support for them. ”
Julie later also responded, saying: “It is so difficult to see the consequences of the war on the Ukrainian children. No child should run away from his home, witness the murder of the people he loves or see his home bombed and destroyed. However, this is the reality of all “So many children in Ukraine and around the world.”
Expresses her support. Julie and Ukrainian teensPhoto: Reuters