"We miss you so much": Jared Leto angered Ukrainians with the promise to return to Moscow.
American actor and musician Jared Leto, leader of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, sparked outrage among fans with his statement during a concert in Belgrade on October 11.
The singer expressed a desire to perform in Russia after the end of "these problems," referring to the all-out war in Ukraine.
In a video circulating on social networks, Leto can be seen addressing the audience: "Thank you! I miss you, friends, you know that? I will say this, one day, when these problems are over, we will come to you in your homeland, understand? We will return to Serbia, we will go to St. Petersburg, to Moscow."
⚡️ Jared Leto is facing backlash after referring to Russia's war against Ukraine as "these problems" and expressing a desire to perform in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Many online have called his comments tone-deaf. pic.twitter.com/atMSs8w0Ig
— UNITED24 Media (@United24media) October 12, 2024
The musician also mentioned Kyiv, stating: "We will land in Kyiv. We will have a party and hang out together, okay? That's how it should be!"
This statement provoked a negative reaction among Ukrainian fans. Social media users expressed their outrage, accusing Leto of downplaying the seriousness of the war and ignoring the support of aggression against Ukraine from Russia.
It is worth noting that at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, Jared Leto supported Ukraine. He conducted a live broadcast on Instagram, communicated with Ukrainian fans, and talked about the situation in Ukraine to a global audience.
The band Thirty Seconds to Mars recently started their first tour in the last five years in Buenos Aires in March 2024. The band is known for hits like "The Kill," "Closer To The Edge," and "Kings and Queens."
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