10 Beautiful Ukrainian Women Who Deserve Our Respect (3 of 5)

Mila Kunis

Although Kunis immigrated to the US when she was 5, the Chernivtsi-born actress still identifies strongly with her Ukrainian roots, and along with her husband, fellow actor Ashton Kutcher, has raised more than $34 million to help Ukrainian refugees affected by Russia’s war.

Zlata Ognevich

Ognevich, whose real name is Inna Bordiuh, has Italian and Serbian ancestry along with Ukrainian roots. Born in Sudak, Crimea, she has been vocal in her opposition to Russia’s occupation of her homeland. Aside from being a renowned singer, she was also elected to the Ukrainian parliament in 2014, although she resigned a year later after concluding the government body was only interested in helping itself.