<p>Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky. Penn, who is also an activist and a proponent of many political and social causes around the world, has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine in the country's ongoing war against Russia. When the current war broke out in February this year, he was in Ukraine filming a documentary in association with VICE Studios on the Russian aggression against the Eastern European nation. He was forced to flee, the country and joined Ukrainians on the exodus across the Polish border. Penn has earlier called Zelenskyy his "great friend".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sean Penn has given his Oscar to Ukraine - <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZelenskyyUa</a><br />
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<p>The actor is a two-time Academy Award winner. Both his trophies came in the Best Actor category. He won his first Oscar for 2003's 'Mystic River' and the&nbsp;second for 2008's&nbsp;'Milk'.</p>

<p>As Penn presented the Oscar to Zelenskyy, he said, "This is for you. It's just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here with you then I'll feel better and stronger for the fight. When you win, bring it back to Malibu. I'll feel much better knowing a piece of me is here."</p>

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Sean brought his Oscar statuette and gave it to <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZelenskyyUa</a> as a symbol of faith in Ukraine's victory. We visited the Alley of Courage in Kyiv Constitution Square. <a href="https://t.co/sMjKQUUoKa">pic.twitter.com/sMjKQUUoKa</a></p>
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<p>Zelensky was also an actor and a comedian before he made his entry into politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Penn had praised Zelensky. He contrasted Zelensky's outlook before the Russian invasion and on the day of the invasion saying he felt he was in “the presence of something that was new to the modern world in terms of courage and dignity…. and love that comes out of the man.”</p>

<p>“This is an extraordinary moment. The way he has unified that country. And I think Mr Putin certainly paved the way for that. I was endlessly impressed and moved by him and terrified for him and for Ukraine,” Penn had added, on the verge of tears.</p>

<p>The Russo-Ukrainian War has claimed thousands of lives of combatants and civilians on both sides.</p>

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Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky.

Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky. Penn, who is also an activist and a proponent of many political and social causes around the world, has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine in the country's ongoing war against Russia. When the current war broke out in February this year, he was in Ukraine filming a documentary in association with VICE Studios on the Russian aggression against the Eastern European nation. He was forced to flee, the country and joined Ukrainians on the exodus across the Polish border. Penn has earlier called Zelenskyy his "great friend". Sean Penn has given his Oscar to Ukraine - @ZelenskyyUa Thank you, sir! It is an honor for us. pic.twitter.com/vx2UfEVTds — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) November 8, 2022 × The actor is a two-time Academy Award winner. Both his trophies came in the Best Actor category. He won his first Oscar for 2003's 'Mystic River' and the second for 2008's 'Milk'. As Penn presented the Oscar to Zelenskyy, he said, "This is for you. It's just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here with you then I'll feel better and stronger for the fight. When you win, bring it back to Malibu. I'll feel much better knowing a piece of me is here." Our true friend Sean Penn came to Kyiv. I thanked him for the lasting support of 🇺🇦 in the fight against RF. Sean brought his Oscar statuette and gave it to @ZelenskyyUa as a symbol of faith in Ukraine's victory. We visited the Alley of Courage in Kyiv Constitution Square. pic.twitter.com/sMjKQUUoKa — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) November 8, 2022 × Zelensky was also an actor and a comedian before he made his entry into politics. Earlier this year, in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Penn had praised Zelensky. He contrasted Zelensky's outlook before the Russian invasion and on the day of the invasion saying he felt he was in “the presence of something that was new to the modern world in terms of courage and dignity…. and love that comes out of the man.” “This is an extraordinary moment. The way he has unified that country. And I think Mr Putin certainly paved the way for that. I was endlessly impressed and moved by him and terrified for him and for Ukraine,” Penn had added, on the verge of tears. The Russo-Ukrainian War has claimed thousands of lives of combatants and civilians on both sides.

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<p>'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill has become the latest big name to become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government as it continues its war against Russia.</p>

<p>Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago, reports Deadline.</p>

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<p>The actor joins other celebrity ambassadors for the effort, including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others.</p>

<p>Organisers said Hamill agreed to participate in United24's 'Army of Drones' project, designed to raise funds for drone procurement, repair and training. To date, the group says, Ukraine has received 986 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) totalling about $51.8 million.</p>

<p>"I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land, their freedom and the values of the entire democratic world," Hamill said.</p>

<p>"Right now is the best time for everyone to come together and help Ukraine stand up in this war with the evil empire," he added.</p>

<p>Zelensky&nbsp;most recently enlisted Streisand to help spread the word about Friends of Ukraine, a United24 programme that raises money for doctors to procure medical supplies for the front lines.</p>

<p>United24, started by Zelensky, raised more than $180 million across 110 countries during its first four months of operations.</p>


'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill has become the latest big name to become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government as it continues its war against Russia.

'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill has become the latest big name to become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government as it continues its war against Russia. Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago, reports Deadline. Also in Hollywood | 'Prince Andrew: Banished' trailer explores sexual assault allegations against the controversial British royal The actor joins other celebrity ambassadors for the effort, including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others. Organisers said Hamill agreed to participate in United24's 'Army of Drones' project, designed to raise funds for drone procurement, repair and training. To date, the group says, Ukraine has received 986 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) totalling about $51.8 million. "I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land, their freedom and the values of the entire democratic world," Hamill said. "Right now is the best time for everyone to come together and help Ukraine stand up in this war with the evil empire," he added. Zelensky most recently enlisted Streisand to help spread the word about Friends of Ukraine, a United24 programme that raises money for doctors to procure medical supplies for the front lines. United24, started by Zelensky, raised more than $180 million across 110 countries during its first four months of operations.

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Sean Penn presents his Oscar statuette to Ukraine President Zelensky : 'When you win, bring it back to...'

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