**Film “Anora” Wins 5 Academy Awards**
The film “Anora” has won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The movie was released in October 2024 and was nominated for six Oscars.
Yura Borisov, a Russian actor who has starred in propaganda films, was part of the cast. He was also nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor, but did not win.
**Other Award Winners**
The documentary “Porcelain War” was nominated for Best Documentary Feature but did not win. The film features three Kharkiv artists who joined the Ukrainian army and created porcelain figurines during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The short film “Rock, Paper, Scissors” won the Best British Short Film award at the BAFTA awards on February 16.
**Global Response to Russian Actions**
Most people (52%) support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Only 4% back Russia. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of negative consequences for the euro and banking system due to Russian actions.
Canada introduced new sanctions on March 2 against 10 Russian individuals and 21 entities, including paramilitary groups. Russia launched an attack on Kharkiv, injuring eight people.
**Diplomatic Developments**
U.S. President Donald Trump made a claim that Ukraine’s president will have to concede to the U.S. government due to Ukraine’s inability to survive the war without American backing. The Kyiv Independent reported on this shocking argument between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
President Zelensky met with King Charles III on March 2, following a European leaders’ summit hosted by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The U.K. has agreed to provide Ukraine with £1.6 billion for air defense missiles.
A coalition of willing nations, including the U.S., U.K., and France, is forming to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine.
**Ukraine’s President Faces Criticism**
President Zelensky faced criticism from U.S. officials and Republican lawmakers after his heated exchange with Trump on February 28. Some suggested that he may have to resign.
