A rally-concert of the Russian singer Shaman was launched near the US Consulate in Moscow.
It is emphasized that this action is of a protest nature.
It is also emphasized that the rally participants are reacting in this way to the illegal blocking of Russian users on the YouTube video hosting site, as reported by RIA Novosti .
In addition, it is indicated that the action involves projecting the Russian flag onto the building of the US diplomatic mission.
Public reaction
The participants of the demonstration commented on the current situation.
In particular, the strikers pointed out that blocking Russian artists on YouTube is not a legitimate and “normal” practice.
The protesters also noted that their actions were supporting the singer Shaman, since it was his YouTube channel that was blocked.
It was previously reported that in June 2024, the European Commission called the contractor's actions "undermining the sovereignty of Ukraine."
