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Sir Elton John, the world-famous singer, public figure and founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, has arrived in Kyiv.

British singer-songwriter Elton John (L) and David Furnish applaud after Elton John’s speech during a charity event “A Day with Elton John” in Kyiv on May 28, 2018 aimed at preventing and engaging Ukrainians in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine.
In Ukraine, since 1987, there have been registered 321 382 HIV-infected people, 46 024 people died from AIDS . (AFP)

Elton John came to Ukraine at the invitation of the Elena Pinchuk Foundation. The musician will be a special guest of the charity event “A Day with Elton John” at the Courage Bazaar festival held at the Art Zavod Platforma in Kyiv. The event is aimed at preventing and engaging Ukrainians in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine. The price of the ticket is Hr 100.

David Furnish (R) listens as British singer-songwriter Elton John speaks as he makes a radio statement to Ukrainians during information charity event “A Day with Elton John” in Kyiv on May 28, 2018 aimed at preventing and engaging Ukrainians in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine.
In Ukraine, since 1987, there have been registered 321 382 HIV-infected people, 46 024 people died from AIDS. (AFP)

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