Ukraine, Bono and The Edge in Kiev sing for peace in a surprise concert. PHOTO

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Rock band U2 frontman praises Ukraine’s struggle for “freedom” during surprise concert with The Edge at a subway station in central Kiev

Ukraine, Bono sings in Kiev for peace in a surprise concert with The Edge. VIDEO

epa09933518 Irish musician Bono of the band U2 performs in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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The Irish rock star during the surprise concert in a subway station in the center of Kiev.

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epa09933516 Irish musician Bono of the band U2 performs in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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“People in Ukraine are not only fighting for their freedom but for all of us who love freedom,” Bono said at the concert.

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epa09933513 Irish musician Bono of the band U2 performs in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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Bono was recently awarded in Washington with the Fulbright Prize for his role as activist and founder of humanitarian organizations such as “One” and “Red”, engaged in campaigns against extreme poverty and AIDS in Africa, but also against the crisis. generated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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epa09933512 Irish musician Bono of the band U2 performs in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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The Fulbright Association, awarding the Bono award, motivated the choice as follows: “A way to honor Bono’s commitment to seek justice by fighting to end extreme poverty, address global health crises and stimulate economic development in the poorest parts of the country. planet. The Fulbright Association believes that Bono embodies the best of leadership in times of crisis and relentless global challenges ”.

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epa09933526 Irish musician Bono (L) of the band U2 performs with Ukrainian singer Taras Topolya (R) from Antytila band, who now serves in the Ukrainian army, in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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Bono Vox with Ukrainian singer Taras Topolya member of the Antytila band

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epa09933522 Irish musician Bono (L) and Edge (R) of the band U2 perform with Ukrainian singers from Antytila band, who now serve in Ukrainian army, in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 08 May 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country. EPA / OLEG PETRASYUK

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A shot of the surprise concert starring Bono with The Edge in a subway station in the center of Kiev.

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