Hayden Panettiere Voices Support for Ukraine While Ex Wladimir Klitschko Prepares to Fight

Hayden Panettiere is speaking out with a message of support for the people of Ukraine, where her former partner Wladimir Klitschko is currently preparing to fight for his home country.

For those who don’t know, Hayden and Wladimir started dating in 2009, got engaged in 2013, and ultimately split in 2018. They welcomed their daughter Kaya into the world in December 2014.

Wladimir has reportedly enlisted in the Ukraine reserve army and is prepared to fight against Russia if needed.

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Hayden took to Instagram on Friday (February 25) and wrote, “I have personally witnessed the strength of the Ukrainian people who fought so hard for their independence and have continued to passionately defend their country over the years.”

“What Putin is doing is an absolute disgrace! This horrific moment in history sends a terrifying message: the message that in this day and age, in year 2022, it’s okay to violate the rights of free people and allow autocrats like Putin to take whatever they please. I’m praying for my family and friends there and everyone who’s fighting. I wish you had more support and I wish I was there fighting with you! For now, I ask for those of us who can’t be there to stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and show your support for #democracy,” she said.

Hayden encouraged her fans to follow Wladimir and his brother Vitali, who is the mayor of Kyiv, on social media to receive their updates.

MORE NEWS: Hayden has provided an update about her daughter’s whereabouts.