Sean Penn pledges ‘everything he can do’ to help those fleeing Ukraine amid Russia war
Posted by  badge Boss on Mar 23, 2022 - 03:42PM

Sean Penn has vowed to do everything he can to help those in , amid the Russian war.

The Mystic River actor at the time President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of the country last month.

The number of Ukrainians forced to flee their homes in that time is thought to .

The 61-year-old has been on hand to help those arriving in Poland ever since, along with his Core Response charity.

Speaking at a press conference in Krakow, he spoke of their efforts and pledged to continue helping those in need.

‘We intend to stay the course,’ he began ahead of a Q&A session, after signing an agreement with the Mayor of Krakow on cooperation to aid refugees from Ukraine.

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Sean has been helping those in need with his Core Response charity (Picture: Rex)

‘This is one of the most heartbreaking moments in most of our lifetimes for the world at large and it is a crisis at large.

‘I’ve learned how quickly a good structure transitions me into being less value added, hands on. 

‘This one is going to go on for some time and I think my answer to the question is going to be the same answer that anybody with Core Response and all people of goodwill would have. 

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Sean vowed that those in Ukraine could ‘count’ on him (Picture: Rex)

‘Which is I’m going to do everything I can do. Whether is me being here, or coming back many times, or just coming back to shake the hands of the people who are doing the work. 

‘They can count on me as I count on them.’

Sean famously was seen speaking to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky shortly before he returned to the US, amid the attacks.

Discussing the strikes on social media, the Fast Times at Ridgemont High actor previously described the Russian invasion as a ‘brutal mistake’.

‘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,’ he tweeted.

‘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.’