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Ukraine Condemns Woody Allen's Moscow Film Festival Role

8/25/2025

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Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Woody Allen's participation in the Moscow International Film Week as disgraceful.
The ministry emphasized that his involvement disrespects Ukrainian filmmakers affected by Russian aggression.
Allen took part in a Q&A session on August 24, 2025, led by a Kremlin-aligned director.
The festival is scheduled from August 23 to 27, 2025.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Woody Allen's participation in the Moscow International Film Week as disgraceful.
The ministry emphasized that his involvement disrespects Ukrainian filmmakers affected by Russian aggression.
Allen took part in a Q&A session on August 24, 2025, led by a Kremlin-aligned director.
The festival is scheduled from August 23 to 27, 2025.