At Cannes, a Ukrainian Influencer Was Dragged Off the Red Carpet for Her (Fake) Bloody Protest

Ilona Chernobai, an fitness influencer from Ukraine, covered herself in her national colors, and fake blood, at Cannes.

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 45 words · Spencer Chavez

Chernobai posted a lengthy statement alongsidea video of the incident, though without an English translation.

!…People should not forget about us!

Talk about using your platform to promote causes close to your heart.

Cannes Ilona Chernobai

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A protester wearing a dress in the colours of the Ukrainian flag covers herself in fake blood on the stairs on the…

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A protester wearing a dress in the colours of the Ukrainian flag covers herself in fake blood on the stairs on the…

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A protester wearing a dress in the colours of the Ukrainian flag is detained by security after she covered herself in…

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