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Star Wars' star Mark Hamill calls for support for Ukraine in New Year's video

1 January, 2025 Wednesday
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American actor Mark Hamill, an ambassador for Ukraine’s United24 fundraising platform, recorded a New Year's message urging support for Ukraine

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In the video, Hamill, famous for playing Jedi Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, expressed his solidarity with Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

“Wishing you a happy New Year and urging you to please support Ukraine. Any donation you can make would be greatly appreciated,” he said.

He also stressed that Ukraine's victory would be a win for the values of freedom.

“So please contribute to the victory of freedom, to the victory of Ukraine,” Hamill added.

  • In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that Germany won't leave Ukraine alone in the fight against Russian aggression.
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