US EditionSean Penn missed Oscars to meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Sean Penn, who won an Oscar on March 15, is in Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and plans to visit eastern Ukraine's front lines, supporting continued Western aid.
- In Kyiv, Sean Penn arrived after winning a Sunday Oscar, according to a Ukrainian official, to support Ukraine, a trip described as personal by authorities.
- Having co-directed the 2023 documentary about Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sean Penn built what he called a close friendship through interviews for the film.
- A second source told AFP Penn is planning to go to the front in eastern Ukraine, and a senior Ukrainian official said 'He just wants to support Ukraine' during his visit.
- Penn's history as a vocal advocate and repeat visitor means his several trips and the 2025 Cannes plea with Bono, rock star and activist, underscore sustained international support for Ukraine.
- Penn's film and red-carpet advocacy suggest his personal trip to Kyiv is linked to Ukraine support, with a source stating, 'He just wants to support Ukraine.
36 Articles
36 Articles
How Sean Penn became Zelensky’s closest US ally after Trump’s latest snub
Instead of attending Hollywood’s biggest award ceremony to pick up his Oscar, the ‘One Battle After Another’ star was heading to Kyiv. Katie Rosseinsky explores the star’s surprising friendship with the Ukrainian leader
Will Sean Penn Give President Zelensky His New Oscar? Three Time Winner Ditched Awards to Visit Ukraine Over Weekend
Sean Penn skipped the Oscars to go see Vladomyr Zelensky, president of the Ukraine. Initially no one knew where he was. Accepting Penn’s third Oscar on his behalf last night, Kieran Culkin said, “Sean Penn couldn’t be here, or didn’t want to be here.” Penn gave Zelensky one of his two Oscar statues back in […] The post Will Sean Penn Give President Zelensky His New Oscar? Three Time Winner Ditched Awards to Visit Ukraine Over Weekend appeared fi…
American actor Sean Penn, who just won the third Oscar prize at a ceremony he didn't participate, is in a new visit to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodimir Zelenski for months to show his support for Kiev in front of the Russian invasion, informs AFP. Already the Oscar Prize winner for the role ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
