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Sean Penn Is Awarded (a Version of) His Oscar in Ukraine

The statuette, crafted from a railcar hit by Russian forces, symbolizes resilience and solidarity, highlighting Penn's support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

  • Yesterday, Ukrainian Railways presented Sean Penn a symbolic Oscar made from metal of a war-damaged train carriage, as shown in a video posted by the rail group's CEO.
  • During his Kyiv visit, Penn skipped the Oscars to meet Zelensky, having won for his role in One Battle After Another.
  • The rail group posted on March 17, 2026, that Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, CEO of Ukrainian Railways, presented Sean Penn with a symbolic Oscar made from a war-damaged railcar.
  • In a personal exchange, observers said the gesture sent a signal that world issues are bigger than Hollywood celebrations, with Pertsovskyi underscoring a symbolic message.
  • The gesture attracted media attention because Penn's previous 2022 gift and recent visit helped amplify focus on Ukraine's resilience.
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ТСН.ua broke the news in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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