Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been 'snubbed by the Oscars again' despite a last minute plea from a Hollywood agent, with the Academy 'preferring to remain political'
Ukrainian president Mr Zelenskyy has spoken at several awards events to rally continued support for his country's defence efforts against the Russian invasion, which began in March last year.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told LBC that it was a "shame" if Mr Zelenskyy was not going to speak at the Oscars, which are taking place this year overnight on Sunday morning. "Civilian infrastructure damaged, civilians being killed, women raped on the battlefield, children being kidnapped and forcibly deported.
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