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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise video appearance at theGrammy Awards on Sunday, and urged viewers to support him in any way they can, before introducing a performance from John Legend dedicated to the country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks on screen during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Grand Garden Arena is in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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More than 400 children have been injured and more than 150 children have died since Russia invaded in February, according to Zelensky.

Zelensky asked viewers to fill the silence with their music and tell the truth about the war.

The president said peace will come.

Variety reported that Zelensky filmed his appearance in the last 48 hours.

A call for donations was displayed on-screen and on social media after Zelenksy spoke.

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Musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. Zelenksy said that they sing to the wounded in hospitals even if they can't hear them.

Key Background

It was rumored that Zelensky was going to appear at the Academy Awards, but his appearance remained largely under wraps. Amy Schumer said she pitched the idea of Zelensky appearing by video at the film awards ceremony. Over 400 dead civilians were found in the last few days in the Kyiv region. Zelensky accused the Russian military of committing genocide during an interview on CBS's Face The Nation on Sunday.

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Over 400 dead people were found near Kyiv.

Zelensky claims that Russia is guilty of genocide.