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Ukraine condemns Woody Allen for speaking at a Russian film festival

Woody Allen's virtual participation in Moscow International Film Week drew condemnation from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, citing support for Russian actions amid an 11-year conflict.

  • Oscar-Winning American filmmaker Woody Allen appeared at the Moscow International Film Week via video link.
  • Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Allen's participation, stating it gave credibility to the Russian festival and ignored atrocities in Ukraine.
  • Allen criticized Putin and the invasion, but said cutting off artistic conversations is not a good way to help.
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Woody Allen took part in the Russian Film Week and talked about Russian culture. But Ukraine's criticism that the film director's appearance was a "fault" and an "insulting" of Ukrainian war victims is exaggerated.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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A video interview with the American director at the International Film Week Moscow evokes outrageous reactions from Ukraine.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Trump talks to Putin and attacks Zelensky: “He's a great seller.” Kiev against Woody Allen for participation in Moscow Film Week

·Turin, Italy
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COMMENT. Woody Allen wants to protect the artistic conversation. But it's impossible to listen when the place is Moscow and the conversation leader defends Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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Vísir broke the news in on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
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