Sean Penn: “I would like to go back to Ukraine and take up arms against Russia”

Sean Penn thought about returning to Ukraine and joining the resistance against Russia. In an interview with ‘Hollywood Authentic’, the Oscar-winning actor said: “It makes you think: what century are we in? Because the other day I was at the Brentwood gas station and now I’m thinking of taking up arms against Russia? What the fuck is going on? ” After spending time in Ukraine shooting a documentary about the invasion, Penn explained: “The only possible reason to stay in Ukraine longer last time would have been to have a rifle, probably without a bulletproof vest, because as a foreigner would you like to give that armor to one of the civilian fighters who doesn’t have it or to a fighter more skilled than me, or to a younger man or woman who could fight longer … “. In February, the Ukrainian government has all men aged between 18 and 60 are prohibited from leaving the country, so as not to impoverish its defenses. Penn, 61, returned to the United States in March, but said having been on the field in Ukraine left him with a persistent need to return there. The actor and activist, who consulted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the project before traveling to the country and worked with him on the documentary while he was there, added that he wants to return once he understands how he can be more useful to the Ukrainian resistance. : “My intention is to return to Ukraine. But I’m not an idiot, I’m not sure what I can offer them. I don’t spend much time texting the president or his staff while they are under siege and their people are being killed. “President Zelensky himself in recent weeks thanked the two-time Academy Award for Best Actor. After Penn had been to Kiev. , the president’s office had released a statement which reads: “The director came specifically to Kiev to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about the Russian invasion of our country. Sean Penn is among those who support Ukraine in Ukraine today. Our country is grateful to him for such a show of courage and honesty ”.