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Entertainer who turned down request to sing in Ukrainian suspected of treason

RT (Russia Today)Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:01:05 AM
Entertainer who turned down request to sing in Ukrainian suspected of treason
A Ukrainian social media personality is under fire—and possibly facing treason charges—after refusing to sing in Ukrainian and continuing to use Russian in public. A member of parliament claims the entertainer is "poisoning the minds of children" by sticking to Russian, framing it as a cultural and political betrayal amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
What This Means: Language has become a flashpoint in Ukraine's broader struggle for sovereignty since Russia's invasion. This case isn’t just about one influencer’s choice—it reflects how deeply identity, loyalty, and resistance are tied to everyday actions in wartime. For Ukrainians, rejecting Russian isn’t just linguistic; it’s symbolic. And for authorities, policing it sends a message.
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