Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov's '20 Days in Mariupol' won the Best Documentary Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards, becoming Ukraine's first Oscar victory.

The film provides a first-hand account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, documenting the experiences of AP journalists during the siege of Mariupol in early 2022.

Ukrainian President Zelensky commended the film for countering Russian propaganda and revealing the truth of the siege.

Director Chernov wished to exchange the Oscar recognition for the prevention of the Russian attack on Ukraine.

The award-winning documentary is seen as a tool for raising international awareness about the ongoing conflict and Russian military actions.

Global support for Ukraine has increased, with defensive construction and weapons aid from over 30 countries amid continuous peace negotiations.

The documentary is accessible on the ARD-Mediathek platform, offering a poignant depiction of the invasion's effects on Mariupol and its citizens.