The 70-year old shared the following message with fans via Instagram Saturday, March 5. The song is, however, a plea for humanity in light of the bloody, woefully misguided invasion of a peaceful, non-threatening neighbor.
The song, simply called “Russians”, was released first as a single on The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It was his first solo album since he split from The Police. It was one of his top-charting songs during his first decade as a solo artist.
Sting said in Saturday’s video that he loved his children and praised the Ukrainians for their bravery against the brutal tyranny. Stop the war.”
The Only murders in the Building actor launched into the live version of the song with cellist Ramiro Belagt. The caption contained an address for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, as well as hotlines and a link Help Ukraine.
The song was written by the English native who is married to TrudieStyler. It was during the Cold War that didn’t end until 1991. In the 2007 book lyrics by Sting, the musician stated that he was inspired by a Columbia University friend who had access to a computer which intercepted Soviet TV signals. He was amazed at the children’s programs’ wholesomeness.
He explained that the shows were thoughtful and sweet and that he felt the need to say something in spite of all the rhetoric: Russians love children as much as we do.
In 1985, Sting stated to Record Magazine that he does not consider “Russians” to be in favor Russian rule.
He said that individuals should contact their counterparts behind the Iron Curtain to confirm they are human beings, and not demographic sub-robotic morons.
He said, “It’s no pro-Soviet song. It’s pro-children.”
Sting is one of a growing list of stars calling for peace in the wake of Russia’s invasion Ukraine. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donated $1,000,000 to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Bethenny Frankel’s B Strong was on the ground distributing supplies to displaced persons.
Ashton Kutcher, along with Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher’s wife, was born in Ukraine. They also launched a GoFundMe campaign to help refugees. This included a promise of matching donations up to $3,000,000. They hope to raise $30,000,000 overall.
“Today, my proud Ukrainian heritage is evident. Kunis, 38, shared the following words with Kunis: “While my family moved to the United States in 1991 I was born in Chernivtsi in Ukraine in 1983.” “Ukrainian citizens are brave and proud people who need our support in times of crisis.” This attack on Ukraine and humanity in general is unjust and devastating. The Ukrainian people need our support. To provide immediate assistance, our family has set up this fund and will match $3 million.
“While we witness the bravery and courage of Ukrainians, but we also bear witness to the unimaginable burdens of those who chose safety, the Black Swan star said. Numerous people have fled everything they love and left behind everything to find refuge. These Ukrainian refugees have no other options than what they can carry and are desperate for housing and supplies.
