Commenting on the news that she was deprived of Lithuanian citizenship, Russian People’s Artist ballerina Ilze Liepa stated that she made her choice in favor of Russia. His words lead the way RIA News.
“It seems to me that it is no coincidence that this decision was made right now, during the election campaign of our Russian president. This is another proof that I am with my country and my president,” Liepa said.
According to him, he gave a lot to Lithuania, where he still has family, friends and acquaintances. He also stated that the time had come when a choice had to be made.
7 March, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda deprived Ballerina Ilze Liepa was granted citizenship of the country for her words supporting Russia. This was announced by the president’s press attaché Rydas Jasulenis. According to him, Nausėda accepted the recommendation of the citizenship commission and deprived the artist of Lithuanian citizenship “for supporting a state that poses a threat to the security of Lithuania and its allies.”
In November 2022, Liepa in an interview with YouTube channel “Empathy Manuchi” expressed We are grateful to the Russian Armed Forces “for allowing us to still live, make creative plans and meet our friends.” The ballerina also said that she trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Previously Liepa denied Change your attitude towards Russia.