Oleg Sentsov Receiving the 2018 Sakharov Prize a Powerful Statement in Defense of Writers and Artists
"The European Parliament's selection of Oleg Sentsov as the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is a powerful statement in defense of writers, artists, political prisoners, and all… More
Oleg Sentsov, Set to End Hunger Strike on October 6, Shows the Power of a Lone Voice in the Face of Tyranny
"Oleg Sentsov has shown us how powerful a lone voice can be in the face of tyranny. He did not undertake his hunger strike lightly, nor wage it for… More
Russia: Oleg Sentsov in critical condition
Ukrainian filmmaker and writer Oleg Sentsov, who has been on hunger strike since 14 May 2018, is reportedly in a critical condition. According to his lawyer, who visited him… More
PEN America Calls for Release of Russian Political Prisoners on Eve of Putin/Trump Meeting
"Oleg Sentsov has already become a symbol. And now, when we say ‘Free Sentsov,’ we really mean free all political prisoners in Russia." More
Russia: Oleg Sentsov on hunger strike
The Ukrainian writer and filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, winner of 2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award has been on hunger strike since May 14, 2018 to urge the Russian authorities… More
Worldwide Day of Action for Oleg Sentsov: A Roundup
Today, the Day of Crimean Resistance to Russian Aggression, PEN America and partners around the world are expressing their support for Crimean filmmaker Sentsov with readings, rallies, and special… More
PEN America Launches Campaign to Free Ukrainian Writer and Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov
Chimamanda Adichie, Trevor Noah, and other creative allies joined PEN America in a letter calling on Rex Tillerson to press for the immediate release of Oleg Sentsov. More
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