Forum Karlín cancels concerts by two Russian artists due to stance on war

Forum Karlín has cancelled upcoming concerts by two Russian artists, both of whom openly support Russia's war in Ukraine, after criticism on social media at the decision to allow them to perform in the Czech Republic. Among the critics was former Ukrainian ambassador to the Czech Republic and current Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis.

Russian singers Grigory Leps and Stas Mikhaylov were scheduled to perform at the music venue in Prague next spring. In May of this year, Leps visited the Russian-occupied Donbas region and voiced his support for the local separatists.