Sean Penn gives President Zelensky one of his Oscars — and tells him to return it when Ukraine defeats Russia

SEAN Penn hands Volodymyr Zelensky one of his Oscar statuettes — and tells him to return it only when his country defeats Russia. The Hollywood actor, 62, met the Ukraine President while on his third visit to the country since the invasion. GettyActor Sean Penn hands Ukraine’s President Zelensky one of his Oscars – only to be returned when his country secures victory over Russia[/caption] Penn met the president during his third trip to the countryGetty GettyA plaque with the star’s signature was also unveiled on Kyiv’s Walk of the Brave.[/caption] Penn, who won acting Oscars in 2003 and 2008, pulled the statuette out of a bag, telling Mr Zelensky: “When you win, bring it back to Malibu. “I feel much better knowing there is a piece of me here.” The actor, who has been involved in numerous international humanitarian and anti-war efforts, told President Zelenskyy that every time he leaves Ukraine I feel like a traitor. During their meeting, Zelenskyy presented Penn with an award, the Ukrainian Order of Merit, which is given to citizens for outstanding achievements in economics, science, culture, or military or political activity. Established by former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma in 1996, the award’s past recipients include Ukrainian academics and writers, as well as Soviet-era military commanders. A plaque with the star’s signature was also unveiled on Kyiv’s Walk of the Brave.  Most read in News TRIPLE STABBING Three stabbed at train station during rush hour brawl before 2 men arrested TRUE SOLDIER Brit ex-para dies fighting in Ukraine as family pay tribute to 'real hero' ON THE RUN Russian troops SURRENDER key city of Kherson in massive humiliation for Putin CHARLES EGGED Yob who hurled eggs at King Charles unmasked as Extinction Rebellion activist 'WE'LL NEVER HEAL' Parents' heartbreaking tribute to baby girl killed in nursery 'incident' 'DEEP REGRET' Mum filmed performing sex act on man avoids jail after 'misogyny' argument