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Play video content TMZ.com “The Challenge” star Jordan Wiseley wanted to find a way to help the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, so he flew to neighboring Poland … and now he’s got a key role in the war effort. Jordan’s staying about a kilometer from the Ukraine border at a small border crossing in Poland,

The mass exodus from Ukraine has created a crisis with the pets residents had to leave behind, but in the middle of Putin‘s brutal war, some Ukrainians have stepped up to save the animals. Katya Kurletz is on the ground in Ukraine, leading the efforts to track down dogs in destroyed cities and transport them

UPDATE 2:20 PM PT — Russians aren’t taking the McDonald’s shutdown well … in addition to long lines to get a last bite before the closings, other citizens have reportedly started hawking their Mickey D’s food online!!! UPDATE Buy while it’s hot After McDonald’s announcement that they were leaving #Russia, people have already started selling

A heart-wrenching, and far too common scene, in Ukraine … 2 soldiers killed while trying to fend off the Russians were laid to rest, and their friends and family could not hold back their emotions. The funeral service for the soldiers — only identified as 44-year-old Victor and 25-year-old Ivan — commenced Tuesday. The servicemen

Play video content TMZ.com “FBOY Island” star Garrett Morosky says his passport showing Russia as his birthplace just got his butt detained in a Mexican airport … while trying to return to the United States. We got the Netflix reality show star at Tocaya in WeHo and he told us he had all sorts of

We’ve seen buildings getting blown to bits from the outside looking in as Russia continues to invade Ukraine — but here’s a peak at the horror from behind closed doors. This goes without saying … but it doesn’t go without showing. These are photos from inside homes and businesses hit by mortar and missiles throughout

Play video content TMZ.com Senator Lindsey Graham caught some heat for suggesting someone needed to assassinate Vladimir Putin to end this Russia-Ukraine conflict … and now, he’s doubling down. We got LG Monday at Reagan National Airport in D.C., and asked him to respond to the backlash he received last week after floating the possibility

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally made sure to get a dig in against Vladimir Putin during the Spirit Awards this weekend — using not just their words … but their digits too. The husband and wife duo are cohosting Sunday’s award show, and toward the top of the show … they sent out a message

It seems in this increasingly troubled world, all roads lead to Elon Musk, and that was evident again Saturday after he hopped on a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky says Musk is providing more Starlink satellite internet stations to some of Ukraine’s “destroyed cities.” Musk assured Zelensky terminals are on the way to

A Ukrainian woman was killed trying to save dogs that were abandoned during the war. Anastasiia Yalanskaya was delivering dog food to a shelter outside Kyiv, when she was shot and killed by Russian troops. Her family believes the shooting was intentional … that Anastasiia was targeted by members of the Russian military. Two other

Play video content TMZ.com KISS’ Gene Simmons has stern words for bands still on the fence when it comes to their Russian concerts — what are you waiting for? Cancel it! We got Gene at Kings Road Cafe Thursday in Los Angeles … he says bands should stick together in solidarity and take Russia off

George Takei thinks Americans need to be willing to tighten their belt and shoulder bloated checkout tallies in solidarity with Ukraine — but he’s kinda catching heat for the suggestion. The ‘Star Trek’ actor took to Twitter Friday with his sentiment, writing … “Americans: We can endure higher prices for food and gas if it

UPDATE 11:30 AM PT — IVMED lab director, Birol Aydin, tells TMZ … he was able to successfully transport all 17 tanks out of Ukraine via trucks and cars. UPDATE He adds … “There are 2 reason why I did this. Firstly, of course, I am an embryologist and all (the) embryos are created by

Play video content TMZ.com Lindsey Graham is getting dragged for saying someone in Russia should murder Putin, and by a person that knows a lot about the subject — the Navy SEAL who shot and killed Osama bin Laden. Robert O’Neill tells TMZ … as a Senator, Graham shouldn’t have made those comments. He notes

Donald Trump says he threatened Vladimir Putin during his presidency … telling the Russian leader America would attack Moscow if the ex-KGB officer attacked Ukraine. #45 made the revelation during a phone conversation with golf legend John Daly (JD had the call on speakerphone, and someone recorded) … which was posted on the Internet. Trump

Play video content Fox News Senator Lindsey Graham has said out loud what lots of people have been wishing, but the reality is … calling for the assassination of a foreign leader is a dangerous, even reckless game. Graham appeared on Fox News Thursday and called for someone in Russia to “step up to the

Play video content TMZ.com Ukrainian tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky is back in Ukraine, voluntarily returning to defend his homeland against Russia — and his second mission is making his wife understand why he’s chosen to do the first. Sergiy was in Kyiv Thursday when he joined us on “TMZ Live” … and explained the extremely

WWE is taking a stand against Russia — Vince McMahon‘s organization just announced it is cutting all ties to the country amid the invasion of Ukraine. WWE made the move official on Thursday … saying its programs will no longer be shown on Russian broadcast partner Match as a response to Vladimir Putin‘s decision to

Russian billionaire Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has announced he’s selling his beloved soccer team … and, in a surprising move, he said he’ll donate all of the proceeds to victims of the war in Ukraine. The soccer club’s boss explained his decision in a statement Wednesday … saying he believes unloading the team is

Play video content TMZSports.com “Keep fighting boys! Never surrender!” That’s heavyweight champion Tyson Fury addressing Vladimir Putin‘s Russian invasion of Ukraine … voicing support for star boxers like Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk. TMZ Sports talked to the 33-year-old boxing superstar about the unprovoked war … and the “Gypsy

Play video content TMZ.com Jon Stewart is blown away by what he’s seeing in Ukraine … first by Volodymyr Zelensky‘s remarkable leadership, and second by seeing war play out in real-time on social media. We got the former ‘Daily Show’ host Wednesday on Capitol Hill and asked him about the Russian invasion and what he’s

Play video content CBS A Ukrainian woman trapped in her Kyiv home says she’s fighting a “war within a war,” because she’s transgender and worries transphobic Ukrainians — who are now armed — might get her before the Russians. Zi Faámelu says “it was hell” living as a trans person in the capital of Ukraine,

Play video content TMZ.com Brian Cox says Russian actors and entertainers should absolutely stand up to strongman Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war … even if they risk their careers by speaking out. We got the “Succession” star Tuesday at LAX and asked if it is really worth it for celebrities in Mother Russia to

Play video content TMZ.com Bethenny Frankel is commanding an army of her own — hundreds of people tasked with saving Ukrainians as Russia invades their homeland, and how she does it is a remarkable lesson in efficiency. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined “TMZ Live” Tuesday to talk more about her Bstrong initiative, which is raising

Play video content CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had fellow European leaders on their feet after pleading for entry into the EU … this after a devastating attack on the country’s second-largest city. Zelensky beamed in to address the European Parliament Tuesday, where he spent about 3 minutes addressing what he and his people are

As Putin invades Ukraine, there are a handful of big-name bands and musicians scheduled to perform in Mother Russia … and not a whole lot of answers on whether they’ll proceed. A good handful of artists have already announced they’re nixing any further concerts in Ukraine and Russia — including Imagine Dragons, Green Day and

Play video content @LionsShareNews / BACKGRID Katheryn Winnick says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is just the leader her family’s country needs … and she’s confident they will beat Vladimir Putin and Russia. The “Bones” and “Big Sky” actress has relatives in Ukraine, some of who returned to take up arms against the Russians, and while

Play video content TNT / TBS The actors who took center stage at Sunday night’s SAG Awards leaned in hard to voice support for Ukraine, and condemn Russia for its unbridled aggression. “Succession” star Brian Cox, whose show won for Best TV Drama Ensemble, launched into rousing support for the Ukrainians, and noted everyone in

Play video content TNT Ukraine got a mention during the SAG Awards this weekend — but it was somewhat brief and fleeting … as Hollywood seemed determined to keep things light for the show. The crisis was quickly addressed Sunday during the opening few minutes, with presenter Leslie Odom Jr. saying they were all hoping

A U.S. congressman has the internet dumbfounded by a cryptic tweet aimed at young folks — and while some try to figure out what he means … it’s music to others peoples’ ears. Representative Clay Higgins — who reps Louisiana’s 3rd congressional district — fired off a bizarre message Sunday … seemingly pissed off at