Irish singer Bono of the group U2 gave a concert at a kyiv metro station on Sunday, during which he praised Ukraine’s struggle for “freedom” and called for peace to come soon.
From the platform of a metro station in the Ukrainian capital, the legendary musician, 61, yeguitarist The Edgeperformed various classics of the group, such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, “Desire” or “With or without you”.
“The people of Ukraine are not only fighting for their own freedom, they are fighting for all of us who love freedom”said the singer.
Bono also made reference to the conflicts that have devastated his country, Ireland, and the problems that have been unleashed with his powerful British neighbor.
The people of Ukraine are not only fighting for their own freedom, they are fighting for all of us who love freedom
“We pray that they will soon enjoy a bit of this peace,” he added.
The unexpected performance of Bono – who throughout his career has collaborated in multiple causes, including the fight against poverty and AIDS – took place while anti-aircraft sirens were heard in kyiv and in the east of the country the fighting intensified.
At one point in the concert, Bono invited a Ukrainian soldier to sing a version of “Stand by me”.
Among the small audience that attended the performance were members of the Ukrainian armed forces. “It’s some good emotions, that’s all,” said one of them.
AFP
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