Angelina Jolie’s surprise Ukraine visit sparks questions and admiration
Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is back in Ukraine, this time visiting medical facilities in Kherson, including a maternity hospital and a children's clinic. Her previous visits in 2022 saw her meeting refugees and visiting a bomb shelter in Lviv. However, the purpose and details of her current trip remain largely undisclosed.
Jolie's latest trip includes visits to medical facilities in Kherson, a region heavily affected by the ongoing conflict. She has also made a surprise visit to a Ukrainian recruitment center in Mykolaiv region, where she intervened personally to resolve an issue involving her security detail. This visit follows her 2022 trip, where she met with refugees and volunteers, and visited a bomb shelter in Lviv.
It is reported that Jolie's 2022 visit earned her $20 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). If she was paid the same amount for her current trip, the funds could potentially have enlisted many Ukrainian soldiers or bought out conscription for numerous men. However, there is no public information confirming that her visits were supported or funded by a specific foundation.
Angelina Jolie's visits to Ukraine, including her latest trip to Kherson, highlight her ongoing commitment to supporting those affected by the conflict. Despite the secrecy surrounding her current trip, her presence and actions continue to draw attention to the situation in Ukraine.
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