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sheshe2

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3. My quess, the ovation was for Ukraine.

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #2)

Sun May 18, 2025, 05:29 PM

May 2025

The audience gave a seven-minute standing ovation following the film. In his speech, Bono expressed gratitude to Ukrainian defenders.

“I want to say thank you: you are fighting for our freedom. Glory to Ukraine!” Bono said. He emphasized that Ukraine stands against fascism and fights for all of Europe.

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What do Bono, Edge, Sean Penn and Ukrainian soldiers have in common? [View all] DoBW May 2025 OP

Integrity, compassion, humanity... hlthe2b May 2025 #1

A seven-minute ovation for Bono's autobiopic? Huh WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #2

My quess, the ovation was for Ukraine. sheshe2 May 2025 #3

Looks like he mentioned Ukraine right at the end. WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #4

Looks like.. sheshe2 May 2025 #5

thanks for that *nt* DoBW May 2025 #6

Yw. sheshe2 May 2025 #8

Mahalo for EXPLANING That so Well, she. Cha May 2025 #7

Sad that we can't just appreciate the good. sheshe2 May 2025 #9

Kind of my thoughts in essence. Cha May 2025 #10

I know hon. sheshe2 May 2025 #11