Ukraine criticizes Jared Leto for his promise to hold concerts in Russia
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is upset over Jared Leto's intention to hold concerts in Russia and Ukraine once the conflict concludes. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jared Leto, has expressed a desire to perform concerts in Ukraine once the ongoing conflict has concluded.
The American actor and musician sparked outrage in Ukraine after stating his hope to perform in Moscow and Kiev during peacetime, as indicated by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
During a concert in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday, Leto acknowledged his Russian fans, encouraging them to raise their hands in response to his call. He emphasized his intention to visit Russia, including St. Petersburg and Moscow, along with Kiev, after “all these problems are finished.”
“I know we have people from all over the world here tonight. I thought I felt a little of that Russian energy. Did you miss us?” Leto remarked after polling the audience about how many were from Russia, which drew an enthusiastic response.
The comments were met with disapproval from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, which expressed its concerns via a post on X on Sunday. The ministry described Leto’s “wish to perform in Russia as an insult to those sacrificing lives to defend freedom.” They called for “no appeasement for Russia” while Moscow continues efforts to undermine Ukraine's existence.
Currently, the band is on tour promoting their latest album, ‘It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day.’ Leto, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2014 for his work in ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ had previously performed in Russia before the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
When approached by TASS for comment regarding Leto's statement about a potential concert in Russia, his agent, Alexandra Trustman, declined to facilitate any correspondence with the singer.
In related matters, earlier this year, Ukrainian authorities criticized HBO, leading to the removal of Serbian-born actor Milos Bikovic from the acclaimed series ‘The White Lotus’ due to his alleged connections with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, in August, Kiev urged Ukraine's Western allies to prevent soprano Anna Netrebko from performing outside of Russia following the announcement of her starring role in the Rome Opera's production of ‘Tosca.’ Last year, Ukraine also condemned former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters for his remarks at the United Nations Security Council, in which he criticized Western arms support for Ukraine and suggested that the conflict was “not unprovoked.”
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
The American actor and musician sparked outrage in Ukraine after stating his hope to perform in Moscow and Kiev during peacetime, as indicated by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
During a concert in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday, Leto acknowledged his Russian fans, encouraging them to raise their hands in response to his call. He emphasized his intention to visit Russia, including St. Petersburg and Moscow, along with Kiev, after “all these problems are finished.”
“I know we have people from all over the world here tonight. I thought I felt a little of that Russian energy. Did you miss us?” Leto remarked after polling the audience about how many were from Russia, which drew an enthusiastic response.
The comments were met with disapproval from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, which expressed its concerns via a post on X on Sunday. The ministry described Leto’s “wish to perform in Russia as an insult to those sacrificing lives to defend freedom.” They called for “no appeasement for Russia” while Moscow continues efforts to undermine Ukraine's existence.
Currently, the band is on tour promoting their latest album, ‘It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day.’ Leto, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2014 for his work in ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ had previously performed in Russia before the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
When approached by TASS for comment regarding Leto's statement about a potential concert in Russia, his agent, Alexandra Trustman, declined to facilitate any correspondence with the singer.
In related matters, earlier this year, Ukrainian authorities criticized HBO, leading to the removal of Serbian-born actor Milos Bikovic from the acclaimed series ‘The White Lotus’ due to his alleged connections with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, in August, Kiev urged Ukraine's Western allies to prevent soprano Anna Netrebko from performing outside of Russia following the announcement of her starring role in the Rome Opera's production of ‘Tosca.’ Last year, Ukraine also condemned former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters for his remarks at the United Nations Security Council, in which he criticized Western arms support for Ukraine and suggested that the conflict was “not unprovoked.”
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
