For some she is the greatest of living singers, for others suspect because of her closeness to Putin, which was noticeable at least in earlier years. Since the start of the Ukraine war Anna Netrebko, who has been living in Vienna for a long time, tries to define her attitude towards Russia, Putin and his war in ever new statements and not always happily at first. Ten months ago, she became clear: “I expressly condemn the war against Ukraine, and my thoughts are with the victims of this war and their families.” As a result, she was kicked off the schedules in Russia.
