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Ben Stiller denies receiving funding from USAID: 'These are lies coming from Russian media'


Published on 2025-02-07 10:44:34 - MSN
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  • Ben Stiller has declared that social media posts making the rounds online, which allege that he used American tax dollars to fund his 2022 trip to Ukraine, are "totally false" and "untrue." The There's Something About Mary actor and the producer of Apple TV+ series Severance reposted social media messages that decried the use of public funds to send celebrities like himself to Ukraine to,

The article from MSN discusses Ben Stiller's response to allegations made by Russian media that he received funding from USAID for his humanitarian work in Ukraine. Stiller, known for his roles in films like "Zoolander" and "Tropic Thunder," has been actively involved in advocating for Ukrainian refugees. He took to social media to refute these claims, stating that the accusations are "utterly false" and are part of a disinformation campaign by Russian media. He emphasized that his visit to Ukraine was in his capacity as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, and he did not receive any financial support from USAID or any other governmental body for his efforts. Stiller's statement aims to clarify his humanitarian intentions and to counter the misinformation spread by Russian sources.

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