Woody Allen is defending his controversial appearance at Russia’s Moscow International Film Week, which prompted Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry to slam the director as a “disgrace” amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country. Allen attended the event in Moscow via video conference and spoke about his love for Russian cinema and his potential interest in directing a movie in Russia, among other topics, per the Associated Press.

“Woody Allen’s participation in the Moscow International Film Week is a disgrace and an insult to the sacrifice of Ukrainian actors and filmmakers who have been killed or injured by Russian war criminals in their ongoing war against Ukraine,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry posted on social media after Allen’s appearance. “By taking part in a festival that brings togethe

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