Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s statement on the Ukraine-Russia conflict stirs controversy on social media — “What a joke!”
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Social media users have mocked the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over their remarks on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Any guess as to what the fuss is about?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a statement on the conflict, saying that the Sussexes "stand with the people of Ukraine" and condemning the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin on their website Archewell.
The statement read: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a statement on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, expressing their solidarity with the Ukrainian civilians affected by it. Credit: Getty.
While the Sussexes have no ill-intent on releasing the statement, a number of social media users slammed the estranged royal couple over their statement, with many questioning whether the couple will donate money to the civilian casualties.
One person wrote: "Is Archewell going to be donating money to help civilians of the Ukraine crisis? They are in humanitarian need right now!"
One sarcastic comment read: "Harry and Meghan have condemned Russia and expressed support for the people of Ukraine from the safety of their £11million California mansion via a statement posted to their website."
"This will stop Putin's war machine."
Others took to Twitter to share their sentiments on the Sussexes' statement, labelling the move as "attention-seeking".
One user said: "What a joke. Are they speaking for the UK or America? Or just jumping on for attention."
"Harry and Meghan have spoken. Putin, the Russian president, is now scared LOL," another wrote.
A third quipped: "Phew, that's that sorted then."
"Putin will immediately recall the military and send them back to their garrisons. Thanks for that Harry and Meg, you saved us all. We owe you one!"
Meanwhile, others pointed out that the other members of the Royal Family have not commented on the matter, saying that it is "too political for the royals".
Social media users slammed the Sussexes’ move and labelled it as “attention-seeking”, noting that the rest of the Royal Family have not commented on the matter due to its political nature. Credit: Getty.
While a number of Twitter users mocked Harry and Meghan for their statement, others showed their support for the estranged royal couple.
One person wrote: "Good for them, Harry and Meghan are absolutely right to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine."
"Why shouldn't Harry and Meghan make a stand on Ukraine? They are as entitled to say something about the situation there as anyone else," another quipped.
What are your thoughts on this?