When Ukraine takes key step toward Europe, Russian star will be performing next door (opens in new tab)

As Ukraine and Moldova move closer to the European Union on June 15, Russian opera star Anna Netrebko will take the stage at the Philharmonie Luxembourg next door. The contrast reflects a broader shift across Europe: support for Ukraine remains firm, but some of the Russian cultural figures once shunned after the 2022 invasion are steadily finding their way back onto Western stages. Ukraine's embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg published a press release on June 10, expressing concern over Netreb