The vocalist of the legendary American glam-metal band "Twisted Sister" Dee Snyder made a sensational statement that shook the music world. The 69-year-old musician revealed his Ukrainian roots for the first time and admitted that his grandfather suffered from oppression by Russia. The celebrity's video message appeared on the United24 Telegram channel.

Dee Snyder: "Freedom for All"

"My grandfather, Misha Polotnyk, was born and raised in Ukraine under the Russian Tsar. I don't love Russia, but I feel a strong love for Ukraine. My grandfather lived there, in an oppressed country. They won their freedom, and now the Russians are trying to take it away again ", Dee Snyder said.

Call to the world community

The musician emphasized that Ukraine is fighting not only for its country, but also for freedom for the whole world. He emphasized that the world community should not allow the loss of Ukrainian will.

"These people are fighting for their freedom, they are fighting for their lives. We, the whole world together, must support them. Don't forget, the war continues. It's not only a fight for Ukraine, it's a fight for freedom for everyone, " Snyder urged.

Historical context

Dee Snyder noted that his grandfather, Misha Polotnyk, was oppressed back in the days of tsarist Russia. Snyder talked about the difficult life of his grandfather in Ukraine, which was then an oppressed country. "Now that Ukraine has gained its will, Russia is again trying to take it away, " he added.

The importance of support

Dee Snyder urged people not to forget the horrors of the ongoing war and to support Ukraine with charitable contributions. The musician emphasized that this war is a struggle for freedom for the whole world, and everyone should contribute to the support of our Motherland.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova