President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American actor, producer and UN Peace Envoy Michael Douglas and his son Dylan. The meeting was also attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska. The head of state announced this on social media, according to Komersant ukrainskyi
“The situation in our country, cooperation with partners, support for Ukraine, the fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. It is very valuable that Michael and his son are sincerely interested in all this, and their family cares about our country and people. Thank you for your support!” Zelensky said.
On 11 September, actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador Michael Douglas arrived in Kyiv. Douglas will take part in the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen organised by the President’s wife, Olena Zelenska.
Michael Douglas is the first child of actors Kirk Douglas and Diane Hill. Interestingly, the actor has ancestors originally from Odesa. His paternal grandparents were Jews who emigrated to America.