It's true! The world really doesn't make much sense right now.

If it wasn't for the Covid-19 pandemic, the forest fires of Australia, or global warming, it's the war now!

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine has been catastrophic for the country, with many citizens, soldiers losing their lives, and many escaping to other countries in search of safety.

Well, as things turn out, one of the many people running from the country is a Hollywood superstar. 

The actor has worked in many A-list Hollywood films through the years, and guess what, he's a two-time Oscar winner as well. 

It's Hollywood biggie Sean Penn, who has done movies like Mystic River, I Am Sam, Carlito's Way, The Gunman, and Milk.

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So, how did the actor get stuck in Ukraine at the time when the war actually broke out? Sean is one actor who is renowned for carrying out several international humanitarian and anti-war efforts over the years and even founded the non-profit disaster relief organization CORE in response to the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti.

The actor, who has been shooting for a documentary in the country since November 2021, was in Ukraine recently to take photos of what would be the frontlines in the Donetsk region.

According to reports, the photos from his upcoming documentary produced by VICE Studios show him visiting the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

It is reported that Penn had even condemned Putin's decision to invade Ukraine by calling it "a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts are broken" in a statement made to USA TODAY.

"If he (Putin) doesn't relent, I believe Mr Putin will have made a most horrible mistake for all of humankind. (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 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." Penn said.

Soon after that Penn was praised by many including the Office of the President in Ukraine.

"Sean Penn demonstrates the courage that many others, especially western politicians lack. The director specially came to Kyiv to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia's invasion of our country." the President's office wrote on Facebook.

However, with things not looking to get better any time soon, Penn has now confirmed that he has evacuated to Poland.

The actor shared a picture of himself on Monday as he carried a suitcase while walking along a highway.

Myself & two colleagues walked miles to the Polish border after abandoning our car on the side of the road. Almost all the cars in this photo carry women & children only, most without any sign of luggage, and a car their only possession of value. pic.twitter.com/XSwCDgYVSH

"Myself & two colleagues walked miles to the Polish border after abandoning our car on the side of the road. Almost all the cars in this photo carry women & children only, most without any sign of luggage, and a car their only possession of value." He wrote on Twitter.

Well, all we can do is applaud him and all those who are fighting for the freedom of Ukraine.  

May sense prevail and here is praying this war comes to an end soon! 

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