Actor Richard Gere congratulates Ukrainians ahead of Independence Day and recites Ukrainian poem

American actor Richard Gere, known for films such as Pretty Woman and Hachi: A Dog's Tale, recorded a video message for Ukrainians ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on 24 August. The actor congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday, expressed his support for Ukraine and recited a poem by Ukrainian poet Yurii Izdryk in an English translation.

By Anastasiia Bolshakova