Kiev Releases 'White List' of Ukraine-Friendly Celebrities

[Larry1]

Kiev Releases 'White List' of Ukraine-Friendly Russian, International Celebrities

Ukraine's Culture Ministry published a list of international celebrities Thursday, including prominent Russian writers and musicians, who are seen as deserving of the support of the Ukrainian state.

Russians on the so-called “white list” include rock musicians Yury Shevchuk, Andrei Makarevich and Zemfira, as well as writers Boris Akunin and Viktor Shenderovich.

Ties between Moscow and Kiev have deteriorated to a post-Soviet low over the past year amid fighting between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian troops, but some prominent artists in Russia have spoken out against Russian aggression and declared their support for Ukraine.

At a July 3 concert in Tbilisi, Zemfira tied a Ukrainian flag to her microphone, while Makarevich has been attacked by Russian officials and had concerts canceled in Russia after he performed in Ukraine.

The list also featured a few non-Russian names, including Hollywood actors Tim Roth, George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and European rock legends Martin Gore of Depeche Mode and Klaus Meine of the Scorpions.

The "white list" comes on the heels of a black list of cultural figures — mainly Russian ones — for whom Kiev has banned entry to the country. Figures on that list include Russian crooner Iosif Kobzon, French actor Gerard Depardieu, U.S. director Oliver Stone and U.S. actor Steven Seagal.

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/kiev-releases-white-list-of-ukraine-friendly-russian-international-celebrities/526514.html

I understand why Gerard Depardieu is on the black list. But I don't know why Oliver Stone is on it. I also don't know why Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Roth, and George Clooney are on the white list? Have they spoken out about Russian aggression in Ukraine? Does anyone else know?

[2tallbill]

I also don't know why Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Roth, and George Clooney are on the white list? Have they spoken out about Russian aggression in Ukraine? Does anyone else know?

Arnold
http://youtu.be/-zrqcB934Qk



Clooney

[Boethius]

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/kiev-releases-white-list-of-ukraine-friendly-russian-international-celebrities/526514.html

I understand why Gerard Depardieu is on the black list. But I don't know why Oliver Stone is on it. I also don't know why Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Roth, and George Clooney are on the white list? Have they spoken out about Russian aggression in Ukraine? Does anyone else know?

Because he is a big Putin fan who has stated Maidan is an American project.  Anyone who says that demonstrates utter contempt for Ukrainians.

[ML]

If you have ever seen some of Oliver Stone's films, you can realize what a complete idiot he is with some of the stuff he believes.

[mendeleyev]

I have been very disappointed at both Stone and Seagal. I expected as much from Stone, as he is allegedly tied to several financial projects in and around Russia, but Seagal just seems to have been brainwashed. There is a group of Hollywood players, male and female, who seem to go wet in their panties anytime they have a chance to mingle with Putin & Co.

Check out the faces from Hollyweird in this video:

[SANDRO43]

Seagal just seems to have been brainwashed.

The result of excessive hair dying .

[BillyB]

I don't know why Oliver Stone is on it. I also don't know why Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold's politics are on the right. Stone's on the left. I'm not surprise about their stance pertaining to the conflict in Ukraine.

Seagal just seems to have been brainwashed.

Seagal's brain has never changed. He's been Putin's sparring partner for years and they are friends. Birds of a feather flock together. They even opened a martial arts center together in Moscow. They got a bromance going on.

[Muzh]

Arnold's politics are on the right. Stone's on the left. I'm not surprise about their stance pertaining to the conflict in Ukraine.

My apologies, but what are their stances in Ukraine? One being on the left and the other on the right?

[Boethius]

My apologies, but what are their stances in Ukraine? One being on the left and the other on the right?

Steven Seagal is a Republican, even considered a run for governor in Arizona, and he is very pro Russia.

[BillyB]

Steven Seagal is a Republican.

 I can't find that info on the internet. He does a lot of environmental work and won awards with PETA. Although is pro guns and anti illegal immigration doesn't make him a Republican.

even considered a run for governor in Arizona,

That was a stunt. He didn't even make the requirements to run for governor based on residency.


I think most people know better. Ukraine's best chance to reunite with Crimea and free themselves from the influence of Russia will happen with a Republican president and politicians on the right. Make your vote count if you love Ukraine. Vote the other way if you love Russia. Those on the left in America and Europe have already conceded parts of Ukraine to Russia.