Sir Rod Stewart has defended his help for Ukraine after he gave the impression to be booed as pictures of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have been proven at a live performance in Germany.
The 79-year-old was met with loud boos, shouts and whistles from the crowd in Leipzig’s Quarterback Immobilien Arena on Friday, earlier than performing his 1991 hit Rhythm Of My Coronary heart – which he calls a conflict tune and has devoted to Kyiv in current exhibits.
Sir Rod then saluted the Ukrainian chief, whereas photos of President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian flag have been projected on display.
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Reacting to the jeers from the group on Monday, Sir Rob mentioned he has supported the Ukrainian individuals since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
“From arranging for members of my household to take provides to the nation, to renting a house in the UK for a Ukrainian household, in addition to using two Ukrainians as a part of my touring crew,” he mentioned.
“So sure, I do help Zelenskyy and the individuals of Ukraine, and I’ll proceed to take action.
“Putin have to be stopped.”
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The singer ended the assertion by saying he’s having “the time of my life enjoying for German audiences, sharing some particular recollections” and is trying ahead to enjoying his remaining dates there.
Sir Rod has commonly condemned Russia, and lately called Vladimir Putin an “arsehole” throughout an interview with Sky Information.
He is because of return to Germany for a present at Hamburg’s Barclays Enviornment later this week, earlier than performing in Cologne on 25 June and Munich on 28 June.