This news was reported by Ukrinform, citing its correspondent in Austria.
"The concert with the participation of leading Austrian musicians began at 13.00 and will last for about 10 hours. The organizers expect that about 100,000 people will attend the event. There is also a live broadcast of the concert on Austrian television. The entrance is free, but all visitors are encouraged to make donations for the needs of Ukrainians affected by the war russia started. One can make a donation using a QR code hanging on stage. All the money raised will be transferred to Austrian charities OS-Kinderdorf and Nachbar in Not, - says the message.
In his address to the audience, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Austria, Vasyl Khymenets, emphasized the importance of solidarity events like this one for Ukrainians. "This is a sign that Ukrainians are not alone now," - he said.
As a part of the international telemarathon Save Ukraine the speech of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was broadcasted on the screen during the concert.
The photos from social networks and messages prove there are hundreds of people who came to the concert.
On 27 March 2022, at 18:30 Kyiv time (17:30 CET), the international charity telemarathon-concert Save Ukraine - #StopWar started. It will include more than 20 countries and gather more than 50 participants. The show will be broadcast in Warsaw, based on the Polish TV channel TVP. In addition, local TV channels will give people from other countries the opportunity to watch the concert as well. The list of countries and correspondent channels include but are not limited to Estonia (EBR), Lithuania (LTR), the Czech Republic (ČT2), Georgia (GPB \ First), Albania (RTSH 2), Montenegro, Slovenia, Latvia (LTV), Croatia (HRT), Slovakia (RTVS), Austria (Puls 4), Cyprus, Canada (OMNI) and others.
On 24 February 2022, a large-scale russian invasion of Ukraine began. The aggressor is shelling and destroying critical infrastructure, residential buildings of Ukrainian cities and villages using artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, and ballistic missiles. However, all people of Ukraine rose to fight the invaders; The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial Defense Forces stopped the enemy's attack and are causing them heavy losses.
Vienne. Save Ukraine Concert
Photo: Facebook. Oleksandr Scherba
Vienne. Save Ukraine Concert
Photo: Ukrinform
Photo: Ukrinform