Zelenskyy spoke with Sean Penn right on the floor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American actor Sean Penn in Kyiv. During one of the events, they sat down briefly right on the floor to chat and avoid getting in the way of the people in the hall.
Sean Penn arrived in Kyiv on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day. On August 25, the American actor attended an event in the capital, where he met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. An informal moment from their conversation was captured on video. The footage was posted on Facebook by Serhiy Perman, the director of the “Ukraine” Palace. The video shows Sean Penn standing next to the president, kneeling on one knee. Zelenskyy also knelt on the floor to talk with the actor.
Judging by the footage, they greeted each other and chatted for a few minutes right in the middle of the event. After that, Zelenskyy and Penn returned to their seats. This unusual moment caught people’s attention precisely because of its informal atmosphere. The president and the actor did not leave the hall for a private conversation but simply sat where they were so as not to block the audience’s view.
Sean Penn’s visit to Ukraine took place on the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. The actor has supported Ukraine for many years and has visited the country repeatedly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Penn is also known for his public support of Ukraine. He has met with Ukrainian military personnel, politicians, and government officials, and has worked on documentaries about the war.
Sean Penn was awarded the “National Legend of Ukraine”
This year, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska presented Sean Penn with the annual “National Legend of Ukraine” award. This award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Ukraine’s development and to promoting its culture, history, and values. Penn received the award for his support of Ukraine and for drawing attention to Russia’s war against the Ukrainian people.
The actor has repeatedly spoken about the need to support Ukraine and help it resist Russian aggression. His visits to Kyiv during the war attracted international media attention. This time, the meeting with Zelenskyy took place in a much more relaxed atmosphere. A brief conversation on the floor during the event was one of the highlights of the American actor’s visit to Kyiv.
