Deadline spoke with Halkin, who reiterated his alarm over the omission.

My husband is in prison just for telling the truth, Navalnaya said.

My husband is in prison just for defending democracy.

‘20 Days in Mariupol’ team Evgeniy Maloletka, Mstyslav Chernov and Michelle Mizner win the Oscar

‘20 Days in Mariupol’ director Mstyslav Chernov accepts the Oscar for Best Documentary FeatureRich Polk / PMC

Alexei, Im dreaming of the day when you will be free, and our country will be free.

It seems the Academy has agreed.

Deadline has reached out to Chernov for his reaction to the Academys initial choice to omit Best Documentary Feature.

Director Mstyslav Chernov attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

(L-R) Producer Raney Aronson-Rath, director Mstyslav Chernov and on Sunday at the OscarsJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

If we hear back, we will update you.

But I cannot change the history, cannot change the past.

Because cinema forms memories, and memories form history.

So, thank you all and thank you all.

Thank you, Ukraine,Slava Ukraini[Glory to Ukraine].