Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks candidly about Nazi father as he makes plea to Russia amid Ukraine invasion
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Thursday, the actor shared a nine-minute video in which urged Russian citizens and military members to hear “the truth” and attempted to dispel misinformation from the Russian government that the purpose of their invasion was to “denazify Ukraine”. He said: “But I did not take down the photograph, because it didn’t matter to me what flag Yuri Vlasov carried.” Schwarzenegger added: “ was injured at Leningrad and the Nazi army he was part of did vicious harm to the great city and to its brave people. I don’t want you to be broken like my father.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Schwarzenegger’s post also included videos and images of refugees attempting to escape Ukraine, and families making their tearful goodbyes.
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