Angelina Jolie’s Surprise Ukraine Visit Sparks Military Draft Controversy

Angelina Jolie’s surprise return to Ukraine made global headlines after her visit unexpectedly collided with the country’s wartime mobilization policies.

Traveling with the Legacy of War Foundation, Jolie quietly entered Ukraine on foot to tour Kherson and Mykolaiv — two southern cities still recovering from heavy shelling.

However, reports soon emerged that her local driver was suddenly drafted into the Ukrainian army at a checkpoint during the trip.

According to POLITICO, the driver was identified as a military reservist and ordered to report for retraining.

The Ukrainian military confirmed the encounter but later deleted its statement, saying the case was under investigation.

Jolie’s representatives declined to comment, while local media captured footage of her visiting hospitals and aid centers.

This marks her second visit to Ukraine since 2022, when she met refugees and volunteers in Lviv.

What began as a humanitarian journey has now turned into a diplomatic flashpoint.