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Actor Sean Skips Oscar Ceremony for Meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenytskyi (Ukraine) - Wait
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Actor Sean Penn traveled from the United States on March 17, arriving early for a meeting with President Volodymyr泽连斯基 (Zelenskyy) before attending or speaking publicly about his Oscar nomination; he reportedly chose this diplomatic engagement over accepting an award in Los Angeles earlier that day.
Key Points
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1Sean Penn attended the Oscars in Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky instead of receiving his Oscar award.
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2The ceremony featured a satirical segment comparing former US president Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, likening them respectively to Lord Voldemort and Sauron.
Developments
March 17, 07:12
Sean Penn traveled to Ukraine instead of attending the Oscar gala
Perspectives
Sean Penn traveled to Ukraine instead of attending the Oscar ceremony in order to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.
— (444.hu)Although he could have received his latest Academy Award, Sean Penn chose a meeting with Ukrainian leader rather than going for it at home
— (Telex.hu)