2022 Grammys Partnering with Global Citizen to Feature Segment for Ukraine in Telecast

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This Sunday’sGrammy Awardswill feature a special segment dedicated to Ukraine amidstRussia’s ongoing invasionof the country.

The Recording Academy announced on Saturday that it is partnering with Global Citizen and its “Stand Up For Ukraine” fundraising campaign to include a segment for Ukraine in this year’s Grammys telecast.

The segment will “raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine and will feature opportunities for viewers to take action and contribute to the global ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign,” the Recording Academy shared in a Saturdaypress release.

In a statement included in the Recording Academy’s release Saturday, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said, “History has shown us that conflict and poverty are closely interconnected, resulting in the weakening of the rule of law, a collapse in economic development, and often catastrophic humanitarian situations.”

“There is no doubt that the conflict in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian crisis – members of Global Citizen saw this ourselves at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Millions have fled their homes, with millions more likely on their way,” he continued.

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Evans added, “Global Citizen has a history of responding rapidly to humanitarian crises, and this is no different. We’re calling for an immediate end to this crisis, and the provision of immediate financing to support refugee relief efforts not just in Ukraine but around the world.”

The Grammys announced their segment for Ukraine as Russia’sattack on the countrycontinues. Russian forces launched a large-scale invasion on Feb. 24 — the first major land conflict in Europe in decades.

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With NATO forces massing in the region around Ukraine, various countries have also pledged aid or military support to the resistance. Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyycalled for peace talks — so far unsuccessful — while simultaneously urging his country to fight back.

Putin insists Ukraine has historic ties to Russia and that he is acting in the best security interests of his country. Zelenskyy, however, has vowed not to bend.

“Nobody is going to break us, we’re strong, we’re Ukrainians,“he told the European Unionin a speech in the early days of the fighting. He added, “Life will win over death. And light will win over darkness.”

source: people.com