Daryl Hannah Voices Support for Ukraine at Oscars Following Trump-Zelensky Clash
The actor's use of the Ukrainian rallying cry 'Slava Ukraine' comes days after a heated Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky ended without an agreement.
- Daryl Hannah made a rare political statement at the Oscars, opening her remarks with 'Slava Ukraine,' a phrase meaning 'Glory to Ukraine,' and received applause from the audience.
- Her comments followed a contentious Oval Office meeting where President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over U.S. aid and the Russia-Ukraine war.
- During the meeting, Trump accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for American support and warned of withdrawing aid if a peace deal was not reached.
- The meeting ended without an agreement, and Zelensky left the White House to seek support from European leaders, who reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine.
- Hannah presented the Best Editing award at the Oscars, where the film 'Anora' was a major winner, taking home five awards including Best Picture.