Comedian Maxim Galkin (known as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation) stated that his bank accounts remained in Russia. This was reported by mk.ru referring to the star’s social networks.
“Real estate and bank accounts remained in Russia,” the artist said.
In October 2022, Galkin and his wife Alla Pugacheva flew from Russia to Israel with their children. In September, Galkin was included in the list of persons performing the duties of a foreign agent. The reason for this was “carrying out political activity”, Ukrainians were among the foreign financing sources.
On October 8, Galkin reported: I woke up from sirens. On October 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Against this background, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir declared a state of emergency in the country on October 7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the country is at war.
Galkin expressed his support for Israeli citizens. Room stated About his readiness to fight for the Israeli army.
Previously Sobchak responded to Galkin wanting to fight on behalf of Israel.