![]() ![]() Pugacheva's decades-long career made her hugely popular in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was seen kissing her hand. The singer also returned to Russia in May to attend the funeral of fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin. She has also provocatively suggested Russian authorities should designate her a "foreign agent" - a status already applied to her husband.Īlthough Russia has brought in a law which calls for prison terms or fines for denigrating the armed forces, Pugacheva has not been charged. The comments attracted widespread attention from both supporters and opponents of the conflict. ![]() In September last year Pugacheva was quoted as saying that Russian soldiers were dying for "illusory goals" and that the country had become "a pariah". Russians "who accompanied their departure by insulting their people or if they made controversial statements should apologise," church spokesman Vakhtang Kipshidze was quoted by state news agency RIA-Novosti as saying. ![]() Pugacheva left Russia for Israel with her husband, comedian and television presenter Maxim Galkin, weeks after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.Īccording to Russian news agencies, she returned this week. The Russian Orthodox Church, which has been a firm supporter of Russia's invasion, has called on Alla Pugacheva to say sorry for her comments. Russia's most renowned pop singer is being urged to apologise for her criticism of the war in Ukraine after returning home to Russia. ![]()
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