Ukrainian-born actress Milla Jovovich has spoken out about the deadly fighting in her homeland, vowing to help the helpless.
Jovovich, who was born in Kiev where more than 80 protesters have died following clashes with riot police, reveals she has been following the events that have culminated in the collapse of President Viktor Yanukovych's government.
She wants to do what she can to raise funds to benefit hospitals and aid workers in the city.
In a post on Facebook, "I have no taste for politics, but I will do everything in my power to help the helpless, not the ones with guns.
"I have always put my money where my mouth is when it comes to helping people and you better believe I will find out what I can personally do for the victims of the violence in the Ukraine."
Jovovich, best known for her roles in the Resident Evil films and The Fifth Element, says she has been following the Twitter postings of 21-year-old medical volunteer Olesya Zhukovska, who was reportedly shot in the neck by riot police on Thursday.
Zhukoska hit the headlines after appearing in photographs clutching at her bleeding throat. She survived after being treated at a nearby hospital.
"No matter what the reasons for the fighting, innocent people are being brutalised and that is undeniable and unacceptable ... I am slowly researching and making my way through to find the (charities) that I will personally donate to, as well as, great (web)sites that talk about what's really going on in the Ukraine right now," Jovovich wrote.
Jovovich is the third major Hollywood figure to have voiced support for the people of Ukraine.
George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger recorded more political messages last week.
