Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Grammys on Sunday, in a plea to support his country.
Zelensky delivered his pre-taped message ahead of a performance from John Legend of the song "Free," joined by Ukrainian singer Mika Newton, musician Siuzanna Iglidan and poet Lyuba Yakimchuk.
"What is more opposite to music? The silence of ruined cities and killed people," Zelensky said.
"Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. They sing to the wounded in hospitals even to those who can't hear them. But the music will break through anyway."
"We defend our freedom to live, to love, to sound."
"On out land, we are fighting Russia, which brings horrible silence with its bombs. The dead silence. Fill the silence with your music, fill it today to tell our story," he said.
Zelensky has directly blamed leaders in Moscow for the "torture" and "killings" of civilians.
"Tell the truth about the war on your social networks, on TV. Support us in any way you can-- any, but not silence," he said in his Grammy message. "And then peace will come."
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