On the night of March 28, the 94th ceremony of awarding the most prestigious award in the world of cinema - "

This year, attention at the ceremony was focused not only on the nominees for the award, but also on the events that are currently taking place on the territory of Ukraine.

In particular, the organizers of the film award a few days before the event promised that at the Oscar ceremony, which is broadcast in many countries of the world, they will support Ukraine, which is fighting Russian aggression..

Before the ceremony, all guests were given blue ribbons in support of Ukrainians who had to leave their homes.. Among them were such celebrities as director Paolo Sorrentino, composer Diana Warren, actress Yoon Ye-jeong..

Some actors have already come with badges and handkerchiefs in blue and yellow colors..

With a badge that looked like the flag of Ukraine, came Benedict Cumberbatch. The actor still showed that he was in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. So the Oscars were no exception..

And the star of " The actor showed that he remembers the war in Ukraine and publicly supports the country in Los Angeles.

And during the awards ceremony, the organizers reminded the audience that there is a war going on in Ukraine, and Ukrainians are heroically defending their country from the invaders.. True, the organizers called the hostilities launched by Putin a "

And yet, at the ceremony, a minute of silence honored the victims of the war in Ukraine.

" While cinema is an important opportunity for us to express our humanity in times of conflict, the reality is that millions of families in Ukraine are in need of food, medical care, clean water and emergency services.. Resources are scarce and together as a global community we can do more. We ask you to help Ukraine in any way. We stand next to Ukraine. We ask you to support Ukraine in all possible ways. #StandWithUkraine,"

Before a minute of silence supported the Ukrainians and actress Mila Kunis " However, when you see the strength and dignity of those faced with such devastation, it is impossible not to admire their resilience.. You can't help but admire those who find the strength to keep fighting in the incredible darkness,"

But there was no direct inclusion of the speech of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. The host of the event, Amy Schumer, insisted that Zelensky perform at the Oscars. Thus, the ceremony would help draw more attention of the world to the events that are currently taking place in Ukraine.. Sean Penn, meanwhile, was convinced that the American Film Academy should definitely give Vladimir Zelensky the opportunity to perform at the Oscars.. Otherwise, Penn proposes to boycott the event.