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Russian rockers critical of Putin’s Ukraine war ‘free’ in Israel after Thailand deportation under likely Kremlin pressure

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A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow’s war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin, the performers said on Thursday. The seven members of the band Bi-2 were arrested last week after playing a concert on the southern resort island of Phuket, reportedly for … Read more

Warning to Putin critics as rockers Bi-2 face deportation from Thailand

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Members of a self-exiled Russian rock group known for opposing Moscow’s war in Ukraine face possible deportation home after being arrested in Thailand for breaking immigration rules. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Saturday accused them of sponsoring terrorism by publicly supporting Ukraine, raising concerns they may face criminal charges in Russia. The Russian … Read more