Ukraine Russia Conflict: Here's How Ashton Kutcher, Other Celebrities, and the GOPs Reacted to the Ongoing Conflict

Several personalities, including Ashton Kutcher and top GOP official Mitch McConnel, have reacted to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday.

Kutcher and McConnel's comments came as Russia launched an invasion into Ukraine on Thursday, Fox News reported. The move from Russia was called by President Vladimir Putin a "special military operation."

On Tuesday, Russian forces reportedly escalated their attack against the crowded urban areas of Ukraine. Reports noted that Kyiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, was gravely affected as well as its main television tower.

Ashton Kutcher's Support on Ukraine

On Tuesday, "That '70s Show" actor Ashton Kutcher took to Twitter to call on people who know Russians and tell them that the Russian media is lying to its people.

"Ukraine doesn't want to fight, they just don't want Putin's government and don't want to be occupied," Kutcher said.

The actor then sounded his message of support to Ukraine in a separate tweet.

Kutcher was not the only celebrity who decried the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.

It can be recalled that rapper Cardi B commented on the conflict, expressing her hopes that world leaders would "think about who's really getting affected" by the tension, per Independent.

"War, sanctions, invasions, should be the last thing these leaders should worry about," Cardi B added.

"Avengers" star Mark Ruffalo also took to Twitter to send love and good prayers" to the "innocent" people of Ukraine, Russia, and Europe who were affected by the tension.

"Eternals" star Angelina Jolie also hopped in to express her thoughts on the conflict.

"Like many of you, I'm praying for the people in Ukraine. My focus along with many UNHCR colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region," Jolie said on her Instagram post.

Meanwhile, Jared Leto urged the people of Ukraine to "take great care and be safe" amid the crisis.

Top GOP Mitch McConnel Calls Russia's President a "Thug"

On Tuesday, top GOP Official Mitch McConnel slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a "thug" following the war that has erupted in the west, Reuters reported.

"What President Putin is, is a ruthless thug who's just invaded another sovereign country and killed thousands of innocent people. That's what President Putin is," McConnel said.

McConnel's comments came when he was asked about former President Trump's statement about Putin, calling the Russian president's actions "genius" and "pretty savvy."

Aside from calling Putin a thug, the top GOP official also said on Tuesday that Republicans largely support President Joe Biden's actions towards Russia and its invasion of Ukraine.

McConnel noted that they are "all together" in supporting the people of Ukraine and that he was thrilled that the country is unified amid the conflict.

The comments from the top GOP official came as the Democrats sought around $6.4 billion in humanitarian and security aid from Congress in support of Ukraine. However, McConnel noted that they refuse to grant the budget, contending that the U.S. has hit a "snag."

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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