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Elton ‘helps save boy from Ukraine conflict’
Sunday, August 31 2014 |
Elton is believed to have helped the rescue of a six-year-old boy from the conflict in Ukraine.
Lev Ageyev, six, his brother Artyom, seven, and their grandmother Yulia Ageyeva were rushed out of the port city of Mariupol in a 740 km dash arranged by a foundation run by Elton’s close friend, socialite Olena Franchuk.
Elton has known Lev since attempting to adopt him in 2009. At the time he was unable to defy laws in Ukraine barring gay couples from adoption.
The rescue mission on August 30, 2014 took place as protesters in the city formed a human chain of more than 1000 people demanding that pro-Russian forces keep out.
Elton’s representative declined to comment, but it is believed Elton and David were involved.
Speaking from near Kiev, Mrs Ageyeva said: “I thank God for whoever helped us.”
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