Ryan Reynolds has expressed his sadness at seeing the suffering of Ukrainian citizens following the Russian invasion of their country, with the actor saying he 'can't even imagine what that kind of torment is like'.
During an appearance on The One Show on Wednesday, the actor, 45, said he was grateful he and wife Blake Lively, 34, are able to help after they promised to match donations of up to $1 million (£748,000) made to the United Nations Refugee Agency in support of Ukrainian refugees.
He said: 'I don't pretend to be a sociopolitical expert or geopolitical expert but I do have empathy, as does my wife, for folks who have been displaced or pushed out of their homes.
Speaking out: Ryan Reynolds, 45, has expressed his sadness at seeing the suffering of Ukrainian citizens following the Russian invasion of their country
'Or forced to leave, not just their home and countries, but on a moment's notice. I can't even imagine what that kind of torment is like.
'This organisation helps refugees all over the world, not just Ukraine, but there's a lot going on right now and we're really lucky that we're able to help at all.'
The Canadian native announced he would pledge his own money to the cause on social media last week.
Generous: On Saturday, the actor revealed he and wife Blake Lively, 34, will match donations up to $1 million (£748,000) made to the United Nations Refugee Agency in support of Ukrainian refugees. Seen in 2021
Helping out: Ryan and Blake have once again demonstrated their immense generosity amid the outbreak of war in Ukraine
He wrote on a retweet of a post by the non-profit organisation: 'In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries.
'They need protection. When you donate, we'll match it up to $1,000,000, creating double the support.'
The UN Refugee Agency's original tweet read: 'Right now, the crisis in Ukraine is forcing families to flee their homes.
'Please make a donation today to send lifesaving aid to displaced Ukrainians, and
