Sean Penn has released a passionate statement about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that if Americans allow the Ukrainian people to fight alone, “our soul as America is lost.”The Oscar-winning actor is in Ukraine, where he is filming a documentary for Vice about the country’s recent tumultuous events.
He appeared Friday at a government press briefing in the capital city of Kyiv, before issuing his statement.He said:“Already a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts broken, and if he doesn’t relent, I believe Mr.
Putin will have made a most horrible mistake for all of humankind. President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people have risen as historic symbols of courage and principle.
Ukraine is the tip of the spear for the democratic embrace of dreams. If we allow it to fight alone, our soul as America is lost. “Penn was previously reported to have visited government officials in the city.
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