"We can say that he's in Ukraine, but it's his personal visit; that's how he sees it, that he needs to be in Ukraine... He just wants to support Ukraine. The official added that Penn is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while a second unnamed source said the actor is planning to go to the front in eastern Ukraine."
"Penn has been a vocal and active advocate for Ukraine ever since the start of the Russian invasion. He visited the country in 2022 to film the documentary Superpower, fleeing the country by walking to Poland once fighting broke out, and at one point saying he considered joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces."
"When you win [the war], bring it back to Malibu, because I'll feel much better knowing there's a piece of me here. It seems he'd rather have himself fully there instead of picking up a third Oscar statue."
Sean Penn won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in One Battle After Another but was absent from the Academy Awards ceremony. Instead, he was visiting Ukraine, according to multiple sources including the New York Times and AFP. A senior Ukrainian official confirmed Penn's presence in the country, stating he wanted to support Ukraine and was expected to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and potentially visit the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Penn has been a dedicated advocate for Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, previously filming a documentary there, and has gifted Zelensky one of his Oscar trophies. He also skipped the BAFTA and Actor's Awards ceremonies where he won the same award.
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