American actor Sean Penn has given his Oscar to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky throughout a go to to the capital Kyiv.
Video posted on Mr Zelensky’s Telegram channel additionally confirmed the president awarding Penn Ukraine’s Order of Benefit.
Penn, who is understood for his political activism as a lot as he’s for his movies, fled Ukraine in March whereas filming a documentary concerning the battle.
He later stated he thought-about becoming a member of Ukrainian forces to battle in opposition to Russia.
Kremlin officers beforehand added Penn, and fellow actor Ben Stiller, to Russia’s “cease checklist”, which means they’re now banned from getting into the nation.