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Penn says Oscars slap was 'karma' for Zelensky snub

Sean Penn described the Will Smith Oscars slap as "karma" for the Academy who chose not to allow the Ukrainian president to address the 2022 ceremony following Russia's invasion.

Movies • 23 Nov 23

Stephen Fry had 'instant connection' with Zelensky

Stephen Fry said he had a "terrific talk" with President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to the war-torn Ukraine.

Ukraine • 08 Sep 23

MC KylymMen, piper Tymofii Muzychuk and backing vocalist Sasha Tab from the reigning Eurovision champions Kalush Orchestra, speaking in Liverpool

Zelensky would have wanted to thank UK, say Euro champs

Reigning Eurovision champions Kalush Orchestra have said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would have only wanted to thank the British people for hosting the contest if he had been allowed to speak during the grand final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 23

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards Gala at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York

Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive Ripple of Hope Award

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say "a ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change" after being honoured for their activism work in New York.

Alec Baldwin • 07 Dec 22

Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars' evil empire

Mark Hamill has said President Volodymyr Zelensky has been "absolutely heroic" during the Russian invasion while revealing that the Ukrainian leader compared Russia to the "evil Empire" in Star Wars.

Movies • 02 Oct 22

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a video message on The Other Stage during day three of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Harry Durrant/Getty Images)

Zelensky addresses Glastonbury in video message

Volodymyr Zelensky has described Glastonbury as the "greatest concentration of freedom" as he addressed the festival calling for the world to "spread the truth" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Music • 24 Jun 22

Sean Penn on his relationship with President Zelensky

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has spoken about his relationship with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky and how he hopes to continue to help the war effort.

President Zelensky • 11 Apr 22

Bono dubs Zelensky the new St Patrick in poem

U2 front man Bono has linked Saint Patrick's legacy to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a poem read by Nancy Pelosi at the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.

Music • 17 Mar 22

Film director David Dodson says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is "effortlessly personable"

Film director praises 'personable' Ukrainian president

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has been described as "effortlessly personable" with a "resoluteness" that is "a mirror of the Ukrainian people" by a director who has worked on 10 films with the leader.

Movies • 07 Mar 22

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and Tom Cruise met in Kiev on Monday

Mission improbable:Tom Cruise meets Ukrainian president

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently embroiled in a scandal involving US President Donald Trump, in Kiev to discuss locations for new film projects.

Movies • 01 Oct 19

Volodymyr Zelensky