'Navalny' Documentary Wins Oscar Amid Ukraine's Russia Problem

The awarding of an Oscar to a documentary about Russian opposition figure Aleksei Navalny has caused outrage among many Ukrainians, who see it as a whitewash of Russia's aggression against their country and a disrespectful move that undermines their struggle. Some Ukrainians are distrustful of the Russian opposition and particularly of Navalny, who has made controversial statements in the past. The award has also been criticized for overshadowing a documentary about the impact of the war in eastern Ukraine on children. The rejection of a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak during the ceremony has added to the controversy.