Variety: Zelensky was denied a speech at the Oscars for the second year in a row

This writes Variety, citing sources.

It is noted that the agent of the Hollywood acting agency Mike Simpson sent the American Film Academy a request to include Zelensky's speech in the ceremony program, but he was refused.

The academy declined to comment on the situation.

In February, it was reported that Zelensky would not make an appeal at a music festival in San Remo, Italy.