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Shortly after winning his third Academy Award on Sunday, actor Sean Penn arrived in Kyiv to demonstrate his ongoing solidarity with the embattled nation.
Penn, who earned the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in “One Battle After Another,” was absent from the ceremony, choosing instead to travel to the Ukrainian capital.
On Monday, he was seen in central Kyiv preparing for what officials describe as a deeply personal visit aimed at providing moral support to the country.
During his stay, the actor is expected to reunite with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with whom he has maintained a close friendship since filming his 2023 documentary, “Superpower.”
Beyond high-level meetings in the capital, sources indicate that Penn also intends to travel to the front lines in eastern Ukraine.
This visit continues his long-standing role as a vocal advocate for the region, following a series of high-profile appearances at international film festivals to lobby for Western support.
A senior Ukrainian official confirmed that while the government welcomes his presence, Penn views the trip as a private mission driven by his personal commitment to the cause.
The actor’s history with the nation includes a 2025 appearance at Cannes alongside Bono, where he made an emotional plea for continued global assistance.
His return to the war zone just hours after a major career milestone underscores his dedication to the partnership he has built with the Ukrainian leadership and its people.
