The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned Woody Allen for speaking virtually at a Russian film festival, calling his participation "a disgrace and an insult" to the victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participation.

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