Ukrainian Influencer Stages Bloody Protest Against Russia at Cannes
- Ukrainian influencer Ilona Chernobai poured fake blood on herself during the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Chernobai was banned from the festival for violating Cannes' policy against protests during the event.
- Her protest comes as Russian-backed forces declared control over the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.