Edge's News: CardiB weighs in on the rumours of war with Ukraine and Russia…Video

Superstar CardiB shares her thoughts on the escalating situation with Russia and Ukraine as one of her 21.8M twitter follower ask about her opinion on the matter:

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Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis.War,sanctions,invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about. https://t.co/25qemEtzF9
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) February 22, 2022

It’s me https://t.co/jZaSrUwMWH pic.twitter.com/4QQ8hKygMw
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) February 22, 2022

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