Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a video call with Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a video call with celebrity couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher to thank them for their efforts in helping Ukrainian refugees. 

Kutcher, 44, retweeted a message from the politician on Sunday, which featured a photo of an open laptop with the couple and Zelenskyy, 44, having a chat.

The president Tweeted words of praise for the pair, writing that they were ‘among the first to respond to our grief.’ He went on to say, ‘They have already raised $35 million & are sending it to @flexport & @Airbnb to help [Ukrainian flag] refugees.’ 

He completed his message writing, ‘Grateful for their support. Impressed by their determination. They inspire the world. #StandWithUkraine.’

The actress, 38, who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, tweeted the photo as well, but added no caption. 

Zelenskyy also said in a Monday statement that Ashton and Mila are a ‘star couple who sincerely believe in us, in our victory, in our future.’

‘They help IDPs [internally displaced refugees] by raising funds. And the two of them have already raised [close to] $35 million,’ he said.

‘I thanked them on behalf of our people, on behalf of all of us. This is a good result for one couple of our friends in America,’ Zelenskyy said.

The grateful leader then added, ‘We are working to make the whole world our friends.’  

On Thursday, the couple revealed they hit their $30million fundraising goal to benefit Ukrainian refugees just two weeks into launching the program as they shared an update to Instagram. 

The couple initially vowed to match up to $3million in donations to help provide ‘immediate’ humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees when they launched the GoFundMe page on March 3.

‘We just want to say that we hit our goal,’ Mila said in the clip before Ashton added: ‘Over $30million dollars raised. 

Mila added: ‘Over 65,000 of you donated. We are overwhelmed with gratitude of the support and while this is far from the solve of the problem, our collective effort will provide a softer landing to so many people as they forge ahead into their future of uncertainty.’ 

Ashton also said, ‘Our work is not done. We’re going to do everything we can to ensure that the outpouring of love that came from you all as a part of this campaign finds a maximum impact with those in need.’

‘As funding continues to come in, we’re going to treat every dollar as if it’s being donated out of our pocket, with respect and honor for the work that went into earning it, with the intent of love through which it was given and the desire for it to be maximized for positive outcome for others.’

They also added their efforts were only just beginning and they were raising the bar even higher with a new $40million goal.

Mila and Ashton launched the appeal shortly after Russia’s invasion, where millions of people have since been displaced from their homes due to Vladimir Putin’s attempt to take control of the country through military efforts.