Hollywood heavyweights Sean Penn, Barbra Streisand, and Mark Hamill are calling for Congress to provide funding for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

They are among more than 35 artists, activists, and others who made the appeal in an opinion piece published on CNN. Other signers include Hilary Swank, Patton Oswalt, chef Jose Andres, and singer Brad Paisley.

“Ukrainians are fighting for their existence,” the piece reads. “Russia … tortures Ukrainian citizens, kidnaps Ukrainian children and murders Ukrainian leaders.”

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