The President of Ukraine made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards ceremony

According to CNN, appearing in the video with a dark blue T-shirt that he often wears when standing to speak, President Zelensky called on the big-name artists present at this year’s Grammy event to “fill the silence with music” through a speech in English.

“What’s the opposite of music? It’s the silence of cities ravaged and people killed. That’s when our kids draw falling rockets instead of shooting stars. “, said Mr. Zelensky at the opening of his speech. “More than 400 children have been injured and more than 153 children have died, we will no longer see them painting.”

Ukrainian President Zelensky ‘appears’ at this year’s Grammy Awards. Photo: Reuters

“The war does not allow us to choose who survives or who stays in eternal silence,” the Ukrainian president continued, referring to music artists in his homeland. “Our musicians wear armor instead of tuxedos. They sing for the wounded in the hospital.”

However, the 44-year-old leader still believes that, “no matter what, music will overcome all”, and affirmed that the duty to protect Ukraine means protecting the freedom of the Ukrainian people. to live, to love, and to make music.”

“Please tell the truth about this war, on social media as well as on television. Support us with whatever you can. Either way, but please don’t be silent,” the president said. Zelensky sends out a call to artists at the Grammy Awards.

“And then peace will return to all the cities that are being ravaged,” the Ukrainian leader affirmed at the end of his speech. “Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Volnovakha, Mariupol and many other places are already legendary. But I have a dream that these cities will still be alive and free like you, who are on the Grammy stage. “.

Immediately after President Zelensky’s speech was a performance of the song “Free” by American singer John Legend and artists Mika Newton, Lyuba Yakimchuk and Siuzanna Igidan of Ukraine.

The Grammy Awards ceremony is an event that honors outstanding performances in the music world. This is the most prestigious award of the popular music village, held annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences since 1959.

This year’s Grammy event was held in Las Vegas (USA). The ceremony was televised live at the MGM Grand Garden, hosted by MC, comedian Trevor Noah.

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