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Jasmine Allday

Strictly's Russian dancer Pasha Kovalev praised for publicly supporting Ukraine

Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has been praised for publicly supporting Ukraine amid the devastating war there.

The Russian pro dancer has been vocal about his views on the war, as he criticised Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, and he has now decided to put on a charity event this weekend to help raise money for Ukrainian children.

He had originally planned with his dance partner to hold a special online show to raise money for those in the theatre industry, who have been struggling since the Covid pandemic, but they have now decided to also raise money to help Ukraine.

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