In a concert in Germany, British pop star Rod Stewart was booed for supporting Ukraine. He dedicated a tribute to Kiev by introducing the song “Rhythm of My Heart” during the sold-out show in Leipzig. Despite being greeted with boos and whistles from the audience, he continued to insult Russian President Vladimir Putin while performing.
During his performance, images of the war, the Ukrainian flag, and President Volodymyr Zelensky were shown on the screen behind him, which led to a chorus of boos from the audience. While his support for Ukraine had been well received in previous concerts in Copenhagen and Amsterdam, it was met with mixed reactions in Germany. Some fear that supporting Kiev may intensify the war, while others complain about the amount of money being spent on Ukraine.
The recent European elections saw significant gains for both far-left and far-right parties in Germany, who oppose government support for Ukraine. This reflects ongoing public debate within Germany surrounding whether or not to support Kiev and its people. The controversy surrounding this issue continues to be a hotly debated topic among German citizens.