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22 SAGAFTRA | Spring 2022 | sagaftra.org For Members T he Russian war against Ukraine has its foundation in a long and complicated history far too long and complicated to be addressed here. The one thing that isn't complicated, however, is that when civilians become targets in conicts, they need hel from anyone who can offer it. The entertainment industry and SAATA count many first and second generation Ukrainian-American performers among their ranks. From legendary figures such as atalie Wood, Alex Trebek and d Asner to contemporary actors and recording artists like Bruno Mars, Vera Farmiga and ila unis, ties to the emattled astern uropean nation are strong. During this time of personal and political upheaval, union members with Ukrainian ties, as well as those who simply wish to send aid to the people of the war-torn country, have put advocacy into action in a variety of ways. Social media posts have given visibility to those who have remained in Ukraine and are still under attack, and to those who have ed to neighoring countries These public comments have also helped oen u financial avenues that allowed resources to be directly delivered to families and organizations, including animal rescue operations that are aiding the country's zoos and other animal life. n midarch, unis, who was orn in Ukraine and moved with her family to the United States when she was 7, met with president Volodymyr elenskyy for a oom call that also included her husand, Ashton utcher The coule had, at that point, raised 35 million dollars, which was sent to Flexport, a San Francisco shipping company delivering relief supplies to refugee sites in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and oldova unis also alluded to the conict at this years scars ceremony, offering a tone of solidarity and hope. Many other union members took up the mantle to help with relief efforts, as well. Reese Witherspoon and Jillian Harris donated to and helped spread word of the unisutcher effort, and Angelina olie visited viv, raine, in late April as a special envoy to the UN's refugee agency, UNHCR. lae ively and yan eynolds Arnold Schwarzenegger Emilia Clarke 22 SAGAFTRA | Spring 2022 | sagaftra.org SAG AF TRA Ar St