Mark Hamill made ambassador in assist of Ukraine Army of Drones undertaking

USA Prime Time
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May the pressure be with him.

“Star Wars” star Mark Hamill has been made an envoy for the UNITED24 fundraising platform, the place he’ll work in assist of the Army of Drones undertaking to profit Ukraine.

His introduction as an envoy occurred throughout an internet name on Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed his gratitude for Hamill’s assist because the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Mark, you may have change into the primary ambassador to assist Ukraine elevate funds to assist its defenders,” Zelenskyy mentioned. “For Ukrainians, this implies rather a lot. As in ‘Star Wars,’ good will conquer evil and light-weight will overcome darkness. With you within the staff, there’s no different means round it.”

“In this lengthy and unequal battle, Ukraine wants steady further assist. That’s why I used to be honored President Zelenskyy requested me to change into an envoy for the Army of Drones,” Hamill mentioned in an announcement.

“I do know for sure that Ukrainians want drones to guard their land, their freedom and the values of your entire democratic world,” he added. “Right now could be the most effective time for everybody to return collectively and assist Ukraine arise on this battle with the evil empire.”

Hamill additionally tweeted about it on Thursday.

“Honored to be an Ambassador for the Army of Drones and to assist President Zelenskyy and the individuals of Ukraine in any means potential,” he wrote.

The Army of Drones undertaking is a program of the fundraising platform UNITED24, Ukraine’s General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the State Special Communications Service, which offers for the common procurement of drones, their restore and immediate alternative, and pilot coaching.