The Prosecutor General’s Office directed the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office to examine Valery Meladze for alleged funding of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the development of the case reported by TASS in relation to law enforcement channels. The process began after Meladze, who had been at the center of the inquiry, was named by Vitaly Borodin as the head of the public organization Federal security and anti-corruption project. Borodin is a known political figure, and he previously submitted a formal appeal to the Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, urging the initiation of the required investigative procedures.
In public statements Borodin asserted that the singer had at times publicly criticized the choices and policies implemented by federal agencies and the President of Russia concerning the special military operation. These remarks, viewed in the broader political climate, contributed to discussions around whether Meladze’s activities aligned with or against the state’s stated military objectives. The matter has drawn attention to the boundaries between artistic expression and political positions in times of heightened national security concerns.
At present Meladze is active in international concert venues, performing abroad while also being seen at corporate engagements within Russia. His schedule reflects a sustained professional life that crosses borders, yet public opinion in some domestic circles remains attentive to his statements and affiliations.
In March, Rostov-on-Don announced the cancellation of performances by several artists, including Ani Lorak, Valery Meladze, and Alexander Revva. The city administration leader explained that residents of Rostov did not welcome performances from artists who opposed the special military operation in Ukraine. He noted that the decision reflected the preferences of the local audience, and that organizers had been informed of this stance in the summer of 2022. The development underscored the interplay between cultural events and political sentiment in regions with strong responses to national policy and security actions, with organizers weighing public sentiment as they planned future calendars.