Ukraine Cold Open - SNL
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2022
- Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performs Prayer for Ukraine.
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I'll be honest, I was really worried that they were going to joke about this but this was so respectful. The somber "live from new York," the candles, the lack of smiling from wither of them, this was amazing and really well done
I knew (strongly hoped) they would use their stage to acknowledge the situation....
I anticipated the end of the opening monologue a verbal heartfelt statement from Mulaney, but the cold open was perfect!!!!
I was also wondering if there was going to be a joke somewhere but I’m so glad they did what they did. Well done SNL!
I had the same fear until I started watching
Last times I can recall such a somber cold opening was the first post-2016 election episode (which had Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton singing a cover of a song by Leonard Cohen, who had just died), and the episode following the Paris terrorist attacks (which had Cecily Strong deliver a bilingual speech in tribute/solidarity to the people of Paris)
@angel paige I didn’t say it was & believe me I know I have family there.
This isn't a cold open, it's a moment of solidarity. 🇺🇲🙏🇺🇦
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Truth. It's a cry for human spirit's freedom to live and let live in Peace. In Ukraine and all nations on earth.
The world supports the Ukrainian people
but no solidarity for the yeminis and syrians? who only recently were bombed too by the US and saudi
I'm totally crying right now. I hate it when I cry.
I’m 69 years old and have watched SNL from its inception because I love to laugh. I’ve never commented on-line. I can’t adequately express the feeling that swept over me as I watched last night’s opening with the Ukrainian chorus. Thank you, SNL, for spotlighting the Ukrainian invasion in such a simple, powerful way. My husband is 1st generation Ukrainian. His parents immigrated to the US after WW2; they were forced out of their homes by Russian troops. My precious daughter-in-law is Ukrainian. Her family is still there. They are terrified but determined to stay in their country. They aren’t asking the US to send soldiers to fight. They are asking for ammunition to defend themselves. I believe you understand that and others will follow your lead.
This is a lovely, moving comment. Blessings on your family and Ukraine.
Thank you for your support!💛💙
Beautiful heartfelt comment. I pray for their and Ukraine's safety and peace. 💛💙🙏
1st generation Ukrainian- also!!!
I hope I still have relatives in Kharkiv...
I'm fortunate to be able to read, write and speak Ukrainian...
Ukrainians have been oppressed for centuries...it has been the norm, rather than an exception.
Putin is the murderer of his own PEOPLE and that of other countries.
He has stationed 2000 troops in Moldova...
Without authorization!!!!
- according to Moldova's president.
So you see, other countries are being occupied.
He is having others fight his criminal war.
Death to Putin.
Peace to Ukrainians
Peace to all peoples...
It was so moving just to see them standing there, even before they began to sing. It is a very musical country and by now, months after this, the Ukrainians have invented countless songs of defiance, pride, courage, love, and high spirits. Slava Ukraini!
This was the WARMEST "Cold Open" I've ever seen from SNL. Such a simple and moving way to honor the sacrifices the Ukrainian people are forced to make.
They're not being forced. This isn't a war of extermination. All they have to do is demand the government reject NATO and the West.
@@SSs-ch4ey "This isn't a war of extermination?" Maybe if Russia tried to forge closer diplomatic bonds with Ukraine rejecting NATO could happen, but you know you're system isn't that great when you have to bomb someone into agreement.
@@SSs-ch4ey imagine someone said to you: "All you have to do is to give me your home, your car, and all your money. Also you have to vote the way you are told from now on. Then everything is going to be ok and nobody will get hurt. Trust me" Sounds like a great deal, isn't it. /s
@@veryblackraven strawman
@@RobertKekuna There was a US sponsored coup in Ukraine in 2014 which triggered the annexation of Crimea. I won't even blame the EU because Victoria Nuland is on record saying "fuck the EU"
Rather than just offer words of support from celebrities, I'm so glad SNL chose to instead step aside and give Ukrainians a platform. This was a genuinely moving gesture. Well done SNL 🙏 🇺🇦
Nope
@@Critical-Thinker895 What do you mean brand it? it was on SNL?
SO well said! .... and I SO agree!
Stepping aside and letting people who are at disadvantage have a voice is so important. Great choice of words.
@@Critical-Thinker895 - It's a TV show. The chorus was on the TV show, invited by the TV show, broadcast by the TV show which announces that it's Saturday Night every single show.
I turned SNL on tonight wondering how they were going to handle the cold open. Then this beautiful moment of solidarity happened. I cried through it live and came here to see it again. 🇺🇦💙💛 We all stand with Ukraine. 💛💙🇺🇦
shouldnt of even done a show it shows all they want is your money
@@r.minnis9722 silence, is not an option. Good try though.
@@r.minnis9722 shouldn't HAVE used phrase 'shouldn't of'. Shows you didn't pay attention in English class.
@@r.minnis9722 to be silent in the face of injustice is to side with the oppressor.
Had they NOT done this, it would have sent the wrong message.
But you tried it.
@@toddscheler7194 or they could be speaking AAVE in which case, their grammar is completely accurate 🤷🏽♀️
English evolves and slang is a thing ya know. Now what you SHOULDN’T HAVE done is correct them, because now you look weird.
Beautiful way to open the show, and show our solidarity with Ukraine. Peace.
This was embarrassing beyond belief
@@krisersn3092 gth
@@krisersn3092 how?
So brave 🤨
Biden voting virtue signalers, this would never have happened with Trump. That makes you accomplices.
I was born in Ukraine, I remember my grandmother singing this song, it always made me cry. It's a prayer song to keep Ukraine safe. The beginning is, "God Almighty the only one, please save Ukraine. All your kindness and blessings send to your people."
Thank you for the translation. So many of Ukraine's songs are about fighting oppression that is trying to destroy Ukraine as a people and a culture. Let's hope that, after Putin's defeat, this will end once and for all.
That is so beautiful!❤
Вполне по-русски спето
I didn’t ask
I thought they were going to make jokes. but it was a moment of solidarity. The world stands with Ukraine against Putin.
the world citizens should rush into Ukrain and stop maybe that will stop Russia
As it does, as it should have done, and not been undermined for 4 years 😡😡😡
This has been building up since at least 2014 with Russia under Putin taking Crimea, and Russia still led by Putin likely won't stop with just Ukraine and continue expanding into Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland unless The U.S. and our NATO allies find a way to hurt their economy and stop their military efforts.
@@malditomalo619 The only reason the US and EU haven't already sent in troops is because Putin, the thug and coward, has threatened to use nuclear weapons if they do. He's such a bully and a coward that he feels he can invade a sovereign nation, but if anyone tries to stop him, he'll kill the entire world.
Such a scumbag!
@@wiltarthebarbarian1988 I am not talking about armed troops. I mean, unarmed world citizens should flock into Ukrain, that will definitely stop Russia
This made me cry. I'm heart-broken with what the Ukrainian people are going through. Beautiful chorus.
It is very beautiful, and can’t believe SNL did it, the chorus is called “Prayer for Ukraine” by Mykola Lysenko and translated lyrics are:
Lord, oh the Great and Almighty,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Bless her with freedom and light
Of your holy rays.
With learning and knowledge enlighten
Us, your children small,
In love pure and everlasting
Let us, oh Lord, grow.
We pray, oh Lord Almighty,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Grant our people and country
All your kindness and grace.
Bless us with freedom, bless us with wisdom,
Guide into kind world,
Bless us, oh Lord, with good fortune
For ever and evermore.
Ditto Beck, ditto 😪
@@jacehorbach2364 Thank you.
@@Tobester_McDonkey Do you really trust Putin? This is not a left or right thing, this is a giant needless war both sides of America need to disavow. Stop the whataboutism and face the current issue.
This made me want to throw up into my mouth causing my tooth enable to decline 😳
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It’s one thing I have to hand to SNL is that when tragedies like what’s happening in the Ukraine happen they do something very respectful and nice! This was wonderful!
Yeah, but not when Arabs and their children’s are killed every day, that’s ok they are not near us or they don’t have blue eyes 😉
@@ahmedasfe bro what
@@aaronmcmunn7827 Yemen & Afghanistan, bro
extremely funny considering how the US, just like Russia has destabilized countless of countries and killed innocents in the name of "freedom"
I'm not even Ukranian but I felt the emotion behind this before they even started singing. Low-key got tears
Neither am I, but my ancestry comes from Europe. I feel connected to Ukraine in a way I can't explain.
What they are singing is “the Prayer for Ukraine”:
“Dear God, great and one, save our mother-Ukraine. Pour all your gifts and bounties on our people. Give them freedom, give them destiny. Dear Lord, please give your good light, and happiness to my nation, and long prosperous years.”
May the God hear us all and protect Ukraine! Thank you guys for this beautiful moment
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Thank you for the translation.
Solidarity with Ukraine!
Thank you so much for the translation. It made this lovely piece of music much more meaningful. Love and comfort to all Ukrainians. NO MORE WAR!
Oh my God, is that powerful!
Thank you for translating. The people of Ukraine show great bravery in the face of this evil.
I'm from the invader's country but still on the side of Ukraine. This was so heartbreaking.
Bless you
We know it's not the people of Russia behind this. You all are suffering and will suffer because of the maniacs in power. Do what you can however you can. Donate to charities, keep protesting, don't let the police from letting your voices known.
We know it’s not your people, but Putin. Respect for you.
The world knows it's not the Russian *people* invading. It's the Russian government. There's a difference. Blessings and protection to Russian people too.
Stay strong. Ukraine and the world needs people like you!
That is a masterful & truly moving way to open a comedy show at a time like this: acknowledge the subject with respect.
This is absolutely beautiful. Never in my life have I cried while watching SNL.
Crybaby
Truth, and same.
I’m so happy to see this without any jokes or silliness. Just a beautiful opening.
We are committing a real genocide in Yemen right now. We're talking total siege warfare and our Ally is the dictator of Saudi Arabia... The same guy who chopped up a Washington Post journalist and flushed him down a toilet. I have a hard time believing that we're going to bring freedom to people when we are losing it at home and committing war crimes all over the world.
I was braced for something hilarious but tasteless.
SNL hasn't had any jokes for over 30 years obviously
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I don't ever remember them inviting these guys to do cold open
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Because they CAN’T be funny anymore. They don’t have it in them. SNL is bottom of the barrel talent. You know why you tuned in? Because you’re a follower with no back bone.
That was the most profound and moving open that ever could be. The set w the National Sunflower, Kyiv in candle lights, the National Anthem of Ukraine and even yellow and blue lights, the color of their flag. In Solidarity. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
It is...the 'religious' anthem of Ukraine...still, your sentiment and hope for Ukraine is heard loud and clear! Thank you!
@@UkeOne Thank you for the clarification and appreciation 💛💙
They had sunflowers too, which is their national flower iirc 🌻
How do you not just break down?😢😭💔
Also the traditional dress too. The singers wore traditional dress which was a nice touch and reference to Ukraine's beautiful culture.
You got me SNL. This is truly a time when the world is watching. What we do, what we say, how we respond will be remembered. Thank you, my heart goes out to my Ukrainian friends. This war MUST stop!
I was BLOWN AWAY by how beautiful they sounded. Their voices are heavenly
I never thought an SNL cold open would bring me to tears, but here we are. That was beautiful.
Well put and I agree...tears from me too.,
Me too😥
Yep.
Teary-eyed here too. So well done.
same here, slava ukraina. much love from poland
Perfect comedic timing sometimes means putting jokes aside. Well done SNL. In 2 minutes expressed more on the situation in Ukraine and reflected the feelings of many around the world than most could do in days.
Did you know that flight MH17 was shot down in 2014 in Ukraine, claimed to be Russian AA guns, and it was carrying 100+ HIV researchers?
A very surprising thing for SNL to start the show. Wonderful! Tears flowed. Praying for the people of Ukraine.
It is not really surprising. SNL has always risen to the occasion - remember the tributes to Gilda Ratner, 9/11 and Sandy Hook. They may just be a "sketch show" but when it matters, they deliver.
@@MTMF.london only when white people are involved of course... if only the did the same for the many lives lost in libya, syria, iran, palestine, afganistan, vietnam too...
SNL doesn't usually make me tear up, but tonight it did. In about 10 seconds.
Really because I’m always crying when watching this sad show. You have some nerve.
@@donaldtoonsberry832as Stanley spoke at the shore of lake Tanjanika: “ a Trumper, I presume?”
Slava Ukraini!
Heroiam slava!
@@rasaauskalnyte9100 we support you, we the people
Slava Ukraini!
Heroiam slava!
@@rasaauskalnyte9100 apologies for whoever elected the loser as president, but you gotta know there's nobody I know that doesn't support Ukraine in the fight!!
I have spent years laughing with you, people from SNL. Today I'm touched to tears. Thank you for your support and solidarity.
Live from Kyiv🇺🇦
God please bless the people in Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
🕊️💙💛🇺🇦👍💪
Are you in Kyiv right now? Are you okay? Are you safe?
We hold you and your nation’s children in our hearts.
@@eldritchteletubby9319 me and my family are in Kyiv now. Civil buildings, including hospitals, are under attack. None of us are ok. We are fighting in every possible way. And we need every single kind of help we could get, because it is already the war on behalf of the world. Because alternative is unspeakably horrendous. I don't know you, but please, please do everything you and your community can. Thank you.
Very nice singing. Made me cry. Horrific for all living in Ukraine and for their loved ones around the world. The unprovoked attack by Russia is unacceptable.
I never thought I’d be as moved to tears by an SNL cold open as I was by the one done for 911. I was wrong. This was beautiful and haunting. My heart breaks for Ukraine. May they stand strong, and all of the world with them. 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦
I’m Ukrainian and we will defend for our freedom and world peace. Slava Ukraini!! Thanks for any support🙏🏻
💙sending love and strength 💛 🇸🇰 stands with Ukraine, we are sending more supplies today
just seen headlines, 🇨🇿 sending more too 💙💛
💙💛💙💛💙💛
What prayer/hymn is this?
Can you translate this song?
As a ukrainian, I can't thank you enough. Literally made me cry.
I'm Puerto Rican and this still made me cry. The world stands with Ukraine.
The world is crying with you my friend.
My grandfather immigrated from Ukraine to Pennsylvania. God bless all Ukrainians. We will not give up.
As an American, I am in awe of your country and people. I think we all are.
Slava Ukraini!
My thoughts and prayers are with all in Ukraine as well as with their families. Such beautiful voices while emotionally challenged by world events. May this war be over soon and humanity rise above tyranny. Thank you beautiful Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of NY. Prayers with all.
The power of television at its finest and most moving.
The image and music transcend needless rhetoric and sermonizing.
Finally bringing together human compassion and instigating the need to help and do something.
This one knocks it outta the park and leaves no dry eyes.
So well done and touching!
Haunting.
Bravo SNL!
When they go classy, they do amazing jobs
@@GamersOnGames Yeah they really do. The first show after 9/11 was great, but the Sandy Hook one with the children's choir singing Silent Night was devastating as it was beautiful. Really knocked it out of the park.
@@Pyrethryn dude that was haunting. One of the game designers we cover on my channel lives not far from there...oof, the devastation they went through :-(
Good golly that was embarrassing
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@@reality6968 Russian bot, do not engage.
Thank you SNL. As would have Norm Macdonald said: “the more I learn about this Putin guy, the more I don’t care for him!” 😂 We will win! Glory to Ukraine !! P.S. from Odesa with love
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🇺🇦💪🏼 love you guys and am so proud of the heart the beautiful country is bringing and to have my ancestors from Ukraine. Keep strong- 3rd generation Ukrainian American
Слава Україні
Героям слава
Stay strong my friend
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 love and hope from North Carolina, USA. Please stay safe
this is the most important thing SNL has ever done. thank you.
Thanks so much 🇺🇦🇺🇲 I am from Ukraine and always in love with SNL. Kate McKinnon is a queen 👑💖
SNL - ONE CLASS ACT!!! Way to put it all together - AGAIN!! Crying tears of gratitude for SOME sense of humanity. Thank YOU SNL!
I started crying before they sang 🙏🏼😢🥺
If you actually give a shit about the Ukrainian people then tell Biden to stop sending them 53 billion a year for gas. THAT WOULD ACTUALLY BE MEANINGFUL.
I never thought hearing the SNL's catchphrase would bring tears to my eyes.
I was welling up the whole time. When Kate and Cecili closed the scene and it zoomed in on the candles spelling "Kyiv," there was no holding back
@@PBthesquirrel me too. 😓
Oh jeez I started tearing up as soon as I read the title. I also lost it at the end. I hope this ends soon; Ukraine doesn't deserve to be treated like Putin is doing.
10 seconds into it, I'm already teary eyed.
This was beautiful. Thank you.
GLORY TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦
I thank Lorne Michaels for having the courage to show our support in a solemn moment. Bravo! We stand with you Ukraine.
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I don't think I've ever teared up during an SNL cold open before. Slava Ukraini.
I still haven’t
@@terrellsmith6715 then you have no soul.
😭 I cried
@Terrell Smith that's because you are dead inside, but why be proud of it?
@@sillygoose635 souls aren’t a real thing
Bravo SNL! Love and support and strength and solidarity to Ukraine! Slava Ukraini! 🙏🙏
What an inspiring moment in the history of SNL! Only overwhelming solidarity with the people and democratically elected government of Ukraine will stop this madness of war.. ✌🏼🇺🇦
Beautiful and yet haunting: I can hear the pain for their country in their voices. God help Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️
i commend them for keeping tears out of it. id have been a blubbering idiot if i was on that stage. agian God bless and keep the people of Ukraine.
Yes. They're obviously very sad. I'm sad, too
Evacuate those of African ancestry in Ukraine as well!
@@ammcd2012 enough of your agenda
The feeling in their voices, the look on their faces- says it all. Ukraine will prevail!
Shouldn't we maybe stop helping the dictator of Saudi Arabia to literally commit genocide in Yemen? Nothing wrong with being against the Ukraine war ... But we should probably stop our own wars first because that would make it easier to stop the other war. It's like me telling you how to clean your house while I'm living in a pigsty with poop on the ground.
@@theciakilledjfk5973 So you're saying we should STOP our sanctions and the minimal troop deployment in Poland while there is an active invasion of the Ukraine so we can address the issue in Yemen? At least that is how your comment read.
I hope you're right
I hate to say this but russia is one of the most prevelant military forces in the whole world. If they dont have any backup, Ukraine wont stand a chance in hell of defending themselves. Its a shame that America can't possibly do anything since that would literally cause world war 3 with russia and china, it would turn into a nuclear wasteland.
What does it say? You’re so dramatic. They’re just signing like they would do. You people and your stupid body language reading 🙄
Beautiful. The people of Ukraine have my heart!!! I would open my home to them in an instant =)
I was crying when I saw this on a chilly night of February, while hearing artillery in the distance
That bought tears to my eyes. This was a moment of total Solidarity. I'm with the Ukraine people.
🇺🇦✨🤍🕯 Слава, сила і мир Україні / Glory, stengh and peace to Ukraine. 🕊
Evacuate those of African ancestry in Ukraine as well!
February 28, 2022
Humanity is Being Liberated as White Hat Alliance Goes on the Offensive
By Benjamin Fulford Weekly Reports
The Russian and Jewish people are finally getting justice for the Holodomor and the Holocaust, mass murder human sacrifice events staged by the Khazarian mafia. This is thanks to a Russian police operation against the Khazarian mafia operating inside their borders. The Russian action against the KM is just part of a larger international move by the white hat alliance to remove the KM from all positions of power, Asian and Western secret society sources agree.
In Asia, an agreement has been reached to unify Taiwan and China and form a friendly alliance with Japan, a unified Korea and ASEAN, dragon family sources say. Asian secret societies say that humanity is now 3/4 liberated from the Satanic Khazarian mafia.
When this is all over, there will be a jubilee, world peace and the start of a new Golden Age, alliance sources promise.
Here is a bullet-point summary of what Russian Presidential Avatar Vladimir Putin had to say about the operation in Ukraine:
This has to do with the entire system of international relations…fundamental norms that were adopted following WWII…came in the way of those who declared themselves the winners of the Cold War…[The Khazarian mafia] had a feeling of absolute superiority…coupled with the low cultural standards…For our country, it is a matter of life and death We had to stop that atrocity:, that genocide of the millions of people who live there,,,we will seek to demilitarise and denazify Ukraine, as well as bring to trial those who perpetrated numerous bloody crimes against civilians…We all know that having justice and truth on our side is what makes us truly strong.
benjaminfulford.net/
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@@TheGreatAwakening2024 Or not paying the middle man for oil transport .Dippin' into his profits! Couldn't be THAT!?? Maybe? Who's talkin about mafia? Pshaw! Hey, but one can always resort to nuclear threats when their ill gotten money gets frozen in law abiding countries! Geez! No connection there either?
I know that there are many times that SNL have done skits that lacked class. After seeing this. I can't remember any of them. Well done. We stand with Ukraine to stay sovereign, and once they are secure and Travel safe, may they send a choir on the anniversary of this episode to open and be the musical guests on SNL.
Not that it helps anything, but tears are running down my face.. To the parents of Ukraine, I wish you peace.
There've been several touching SNL openings over the years: Steve Martin's tribute to Gilda Radner hours after she died in 1989, Paul Simon performing "The Boxer" on the first show after 9/11 2001, a children's Christmas choir singing "Silent Night" the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012.
Don’t forget kate McKinnons “hallelujah” piano solo after god help us the election of 45.
Indeed. Thank you.
@@kevinfitzmaurice4072 god bless you for reminding us that SNL isn’t just for laughs but is indeed a legitimate political platform
You're welcome, Brenden, and thank you.
yeah yk that's pretty true to be honest with you I definitely agree and don't see anything here that doesn't look good to me
Huge respect for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and All Ukrainians who are still in Ukraine trying to protect their land! 🙏🏽
You can say that again. The courage and bravery of that man is truly inspiring
I don’t think Putin and Russia thought they’d encounter so much resistance.
Huge respect for all those in Ukraine defending their nation!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Putin is a megalomaniac who will slaughter his own people .. Russian people .. are you wondering yet why social media is not working in your country? Because the world knows the truth and Putin doesn’t want you to see that.
Always, always, always. Protection is needed and fought for, at all costs!
ABSOLUTELY! People are just showing up at Civic centers public government buildings. They're being divided into different groups for military service. Then they sent off to another area where they get their weapon. THESE are all civilians. The people who are leaving are mostly women and children. The president has said that the men cannot leave because he MAY need to conscribe them in order to defend the country. Conscribing them in Ukraine is the same thing as when the US calls up our troops for service into active duty. I don't know if anybody is aware of this BUT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN for the ages of 18 to 60 are to be registered to be conscribed. This was put into action as of last year due to the situation with Russia. As long as you are a fit person and able to defend this country. Then you have to sign up to be conscribed. To be conscribed is the same as when men in the US sign up for selective service. About 17% of their combat military troops are women soldiers. Yesterday sadly they had their first female soldier die in combat on the field. 💔
This is very moving. Beautiful!
Next to my own ancestral feelings of Northern Ireland. The feeling I have for Ukraine's own fight for freedom I can not explain. My heart is for the people of Ukraine fighting valiantly for their Homeland! Long live Ukraine! Long live Ukraine! Long live Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦
Thank you! Every Sunday this masterpiece is song in our churches around Ukraine. But today on the 27th of February, Sunday in my local church will be only a priest(he cant go to defence group and fight because he his bad heart level after coronavirus, but he wish he can!!!). And yes even now I hear a volley of missiles somewhere in 10 km radius from my home near Kyiv. And listen to that now is so peaceful and relaxing.
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My heart breaks for you and loved ones. It is such a helpless feeling all the way here. I can't imagine how you are feeling. I wish there was something, I could do to make this easier on you. All I can do is beg God to hold you in his arms and bring you peace.
Ми з вами, Україно! 🇺🇦 З нами Бог! 🙏 Молимось, підтримуємо. 🌻
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I was able to keep it together during the whole song, but when they showed the candles spelling Kyiv it broke me. Beautiful. Thank you. Glory to Ukraine!
Same
Grow a pair
Sorry to be the dumb person in the comments, but who is kyiv?
Героям слава
Glory to the heroes!
This was (is) so beautiful. While i do not understand the words, I was deeply moved by their spirit.
what a beautiful way to honor the people of ukraine and their families during some of their darkest days. so touching and powerful to watch. thank you for this
My grandparents are from Kyiv, Ukraine. Not speaking a word of English, my GM was my first babysitter. I have been inconsolable since the invasion started. This opening was beautiful. Thank you for doing this. Much love to you, the Ukrainians, their family and friends, and those who stand in solidarity with this strong, loving, and beautiful country. Hugs.
@Jason O'Daniel please seek help
@Jason O'Daniel it doesn't help but it might comfort Ukrainians who have family currently in Ukraine. A gesture of solidarity doesn't hurt anyone yet you are here spreading negativity for no reason at all, even worse under a comment of someone who has grandparents in Ukraine. You say this choir isn't helping, how is your comment helping anyone? What does your comment achieve other than making a person who's suffering feel worse? I have empathy for you and hope you can heal whatever bitterness you currently feel. I get it, it's a hard time for everyone and we all feel overwhelmed. We just have a choice whether or not we want to make other feel bad as well ❤️ sending you a virtual hug because I feel like you could need it (we all do right now 🤷🏼♀️)
@ L Pickman I pray that your family is safe and that peace soon prevails. Stay strong.
@Jason O'Daniel why do you have to be such an azzhole? You know literally nothing about this person or where they currently live and it’s not as if common citizens in the US or other countries can just hop on a plane, go to Ukraine, ask someone for a weapon and join the fight. What exactly do you expect people to do? If the governments of other countries are not sending troops, what can any common citizen do? You think the government will listen to any of the little guys??? Do they really ever? I’d love to hear your solution to this. You clearly have all the answers, so spill them. It’s not as if any of the people on this show can go help Ukraine right now. They probably aren’t even taking flights in there right now unless you are military.
@Jason O'Daniel It touches hearts and gains attention to the problem. Heads of all charity/humanitarian/human rights etc. organizations throughout the whole world could not ignore the situation that gains so much attention. People minds change and everyone start to think what they can do. Do not underrate the power of media (not only news, but the entertainment too). This is the power that made millions of Russians think that they SHOULD attack the neigboring country because “ukrainians are Nazis”, and there are no other way of salvation of their nation but war. Sounds like an absurd, but millions believe this and all Putin’s propaganda right now (I know that very well because I am a Russian speaker and I constantly check their sources). This is what media does, and it is a powerful weapon. And the deadliest.
Having a sister in law with Ukrainian roots, this tribute of solidarity brought me to tears. She has over 30+ family members who are living in Ukraine not knowing what the next day will bring. Prayers for their safety and peace for the people of Ukraine. We stand by you always 🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦❤️🇺🇸🕊 @ SNL, you always know what to do in trying times such as these, feeling grateful ❤️ This is for you SIL, Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 (this is their national motto, Glory to Ukraine)
I don't ever remember them inviting these guys to do cold open
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My former HS choir director is the director for this choir. A beautiful and kind soul who made my love of music grow even more. So proud of Mr. H and the Dumka Choir! Prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Stunningly beautiful, awesome, heartfelt, meaningful and so very, very appropriate. Thank you and tnank you some more. Don't usually watch SNL but am now a 1,000 percent devoted fan!
Standing alongside in support of everyone in Ukraine. Prayers from California.
The patriotism that Ukrainians have shown defending their homeland is truly inspiring for the whole world. Long live democracy. Long live Ukraine✊🇺🇦🇺🇸
@Jason O'Daniel So many FSB slave bots in the comments here. Must be hitting a nerve. LOL like this guy is Irish :/ riiiiight. seems legit.
Yes we have always been very proud people.This is not our first fight.We have been defending ourselves and our country for centuries.
I wonder if these are the same Ukrainians that have massacred thousands of people in Donbas? The U.S. , NATO and the illegal puppet government in the Ukraine installed by the U.S. are at fault.
@Jason O'Daniel Yeah, uh huh. It's "not a democracy" because of some very mild IP law violation. Christ that is pathetically lame.
@Jason O'Daniel lying Russian troll.
The tears are flowing 😭 and prayers 🙏 are going up! How beautiful!! 💖 This is the most tasteful thing SNL has ever done! Bravo!! 👏
I love this their voices are beautiful. Good for John Mullaney giving up his monologs for this.
Their performance was beautiful, the candles spelling out Kyiv was great. The whole thing was awesome but I am so heartbroken at the beyond senseless war of aggression Putin is waging on Ukraine. It has to stop, we must do everything in our power to end this mad tyrant's war.
We must do everything in our power to end this mad tyrant!!
I agree with everything you say, but Putin is not mad. He is a cold, calculating politician and was practically given a red carpet to invasion by Biden and Germany.
@@Shskfjekdnf38587 According to some officials with behind the scenes intel Putin might have some neurological condition that is effecting his judgment. At least that's what has been hinted at. His actions are absolutely insane and reckless beyond belief, he's turned the entire world against him and gotten Russia into a meat grinder they won't win.
I’ve never cried more profoundly. Thank you for honoring my countrymen, acknowledging the hurt and uplifting us who still and always be connected to this land, my land, my people.
Ми переможемо, сестронько!)
This is gorgeous, does anyone have an English translation available? I'm so glad SNL did this though, this was beautiful
All I can say WOW! can they sing! just beautiful!
That fact that a TV show, who is purely known for their comedy, replaced the cold open with this ,speaks volumes about the shows personality. It's clear that everyone involved with snl is concerned with the real world as they should be, and it's also good to know that they know when to have a moment of seriousness. Thoughts and prayers go out to those being affected by this situation. We wish you the best.
They did this with the Paris attack too...
This reminds me of the cold open after 9/11 with the firefighters. Delicate, poignant, genuine and resolute. Stunning.
Yes, that was tremendously moving and gave some much-needed comfort to shell-shocked Americans.
I felt the same way. Spot on. Again thanks
Wow! Absolutely beautiful and powerful performance. Way to go SNL. God bless Ukraine. May they survive the tyranny that Putin is trying to impose.
That was beautiful in so many ways.
*love that they did this, the whole world stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their friends and family* ❤️🇺🇦
*edit: guys stop fighting in the comments*
They people of Ukraine are not under attack. Their govt is
@@Platerpus7 That is a lie.
@@Platerpus7 have you _seen_ the news?
@@Platerpus7 BS. Russia seeks to take all they have.
Unfortunately we don’t stand in solidarity, if we did, we’d be doing more. Telling them “good luck” isn’t solidarity
Thx for granting a moment of solidarity within the television space. Huge support to all my ukrainian folx and President Zelensky 🐐
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In these days.. We are all a Ukrainian in heart.
an incredible opening. I don't know who's idea it was but what a tremendous choice. Just that cold haunting opening Bravo
Thank you for the support💙💛! It matters a lot
As a Russian I’m am ashamed of my country’s actions. Stay strong Ukraine, I believe we’ll see new tribunal for putin and his puppets. Vast majority of people here do not want this war, he imprisoned/killed all the opposition leaders, others fled Russia, many were beaten and jailed during anti war protests.
Простите, украинцы
Beautiful and Brave sentiments from the Russian to the people and culture of Ukraine abound. Much respect to those who share them.
Thank you for your bravery in standing up to Putin.
the world knows this war belongs to Putin, not the Russian people
Keep strong, you are brave to speak out...
We know it's Putin and not the people. It is brave for you to speak truth to power. Stay safe and be strong!
I don’t know if anyone else noticed it through the tears (😭), but the sunflowers were *chef’s kiss*!
(It’s been shared that a Ukrainian grandma offered sunflower seeds to Russian military so sunflowers would grow where their bodies fell after they died attacking Ukraine.)
Slava Ukraini!
Stunning and beautiful, I needed this today so so much, 🙏 thank u
Thank you from Ukraine SNL 🇺🇦❤
Thank you SNL for using your platform to uplift those who need it. This is why I keep watching year after year. Because we can cry and laugh together.
Brings back memories of the children’s choir opening on SNL after Sandy Hook. Thank you SNL! Solidarity!
So you haven't figured out what Sandy Hook was yet? Good God!
@@pbattis1 - Go away, troll. Stop being a horrible person who believes horrible, narcissistic liars like Alex Jones.
@@pbattis1 What was Sandy Hook?
@@oopurpledove It was you and people like you getting hustled.
@@pbattis1 Explain, please
That's beautiful 😍
I am moved to tears. Thank you. Love from Kyiv
A group of Texans of Ukrainian roots, all combat veterans, left for Poland, and then to make their way to Ukraine. They left a week ago. Putin can take their land ....but he will never take their hearts. Stay strong Ukraine! And for those taking up arms to protect their country. I respect you.💪❤🇺🇸
It remains to be seen if Putin can take their land.
@@joecooper1703 Russia's imPutint Dicktator has already lost the long game.
@@joecooper1703 The fact that Germany and others are giving additional military equipment means Ukraine has a legit chance. They wouldn't give arms if it was a lost cause at this point.
Smart! USA can't directly send in troops, but there's nothing tonstop volunteers from going over to help out!
@@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G I think he means that Putin has lost the long game, not that helping Ukraine is a lost cause. He shot himself in the foot and the sanctions will bury him.
Thank you SNL! Praying for all in Ukraine! Sending ❤
I cry every goddamned time I see this. I was so happy that SNL did this.🇺🇦
A THOUGHTFUL, YET RESPECTFUL MOMENT THAT DEFINES THE SORROW AND HELPLESSNESS FELT BY ALL OF US: LET US NOT LOSE HOPE BUT RISE UP AGAINST THE EVIL FORCES! UNITED WE MUST STAND! Thank you Saturday Night Live: YOUR "CALL TO ACTION" HAS NOW BEEN HEARD AROUND THE WORLD!
deb in SC USA
Much respect to SNL for raising awareness about the many issues that trouble the US and the world.
There’s no awareness to be raised. This is just a moment of solidarity. Everyone knows that Ukraine is being invaded, and that Ukraine will eventually, in words of a Ukrainian commander “But I want to warn you: you haven’t started even started dying yet, because when you reach Kyiv you will be fucked by absolutely everyone here.” This is Russias war, and it is Russia that will lose. 🇺🇦
Finally they have something to talk about other than Trump.
You respect people that make pedophile jokes about children?? If you respect anybody that makes jokes like that then you're just as bad as a pedophile I hope you know that
Hahhahhha only an IDIOT would think that making a joke is the same thing as what a pedi does! I betcha, a victim of a pedi would rather have a joke!
A somber but beautiful way to start the show
That was wonderful. Grateful to the performers and SNL for such a passionate tribute.
Very good. Message sent. Message received.
From a European friend xxx
That was an exceptionally classy move. Kudos to the decision makers who chose this opener. And the best to the humans suffering from the tyranny of a maniac.
What maniac are we talking about?
@Jimmy Fakename why would we come to the aid of a nation that repeatedly attacked us? A nation who continues to espouse hostile intent against us. Until Yemen puts down its weapons nobody will help the people of Yemen.
@@lionel1963 Trudeau maybe?
@Jimmy Fakename Are you able to stay on topic AT ALL!!!
The narrative of the Ukrainian situation MUST include at least three facts :
(1) the Obama/Biden support for the horrific 2014 Maidan coup (to overthrow the duly elected Ukrainian government, and replace them with neo-nazi Azov's),
(2) understand that the Minsk Accord, supported by Russia, deems Ukraine as a neutral country (and was rejected by NATO and the Deep State), and
(3) NATO's blatant LIE that, after the fall of the Soviet Union, they would not seek to encroach on Russian neighbors.
Consider if a foreign power staged a coup, overthrowed the Mexican government, then put missiles along the Mexican/US border?
THESE are the minimal facts required that must be considered and understood before you make any inferences about what is going on in Ukraine.
Then consider the fact that Ukrainian Nazi Azov's have been bombing Ukrainian citizens of Russian descent FOR EIGHT YEARS without a peep from Corporate media.
You might also be interested in the fact that the US is CURRENTLY bombing Somalia, occupying Syria and contributing to the genocide in Yemen.
Feel free to share.
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Ngl, I cried. This week has been awful. I can't imagine what the Ukrainians are going through. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
God bless them.
Thanks from Ukraine! Appreciate this very much)
Beautiful! So moving & heartwarming!