Italy has cancelled several concerts by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev and pianist Alexander Romanovsky due to their close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The cancellations followed widespread protests from the public, politicians, and cultural figures, including the widow of Alexei Navalny. Gergiev, who has been barred from Western stages since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was set to make his first appearance in Western Europe since the war began. The Italian government and cultural institutions faced mounting pressure to withdraw invitations, citing concerns over supporting figures linked to the Kremlin. Russia has condemned the cancellations, accusing Italy of discrimination and yielding to anti-Russian sentiment.
Бъдете първият, отговорил на тази Генерална дискусия .
