Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a powerful pre-taped message to the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, writes BBC.

“Our musicians wear body armour instead of tuxedos”, he told stars including Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, referring to the ongoing war with Russia.

“They sing to the wounded in hospitals, even to those who can"t hear them. But the music will break through”.

He urged musicians to “fill the silence” left by Russian bombs “with your music”.

“Support us in any way you can, but not with your silence”, - he continued. “Fill the silence with music”.