British musician Roger Waters, a founding member of Pink Floyd, discussed the possibility of relocating to Russia during a television interview on Russia 1.
In response to criticism from Alexander Shcherba, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Austria, who labeled Waters heartless and cruel, the artist noted the diplomat went so far as to invite him to move to Russia. Waters welcomed the comment with a nod to its kindness, signaling that it would be taken seriously by someone who uses such nicknames.
Waters reflected on the potential implications of appearing on Russian television, highlighting concerns about how such appearances could affect other Western artists who might seek similar outlets in the future.
Earlier, Waters, who co-founded Pink Floyd, publicly condemned Israeli government actions in the Gaza Strip. He suggested that the Israeli lobby had attempted to derail his Latin American tour, alleging that concerts scheduled for Buenos Aires and Uruguay were canceled in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
In late September, Waters, then 80 years old, faced renewed criticism over comments perceived as anti-Semitic. He has repeatedly faced accusations of anti-Semitism in connection with his critiques of Israeli and Jewish state policies regarding Palestine.
Fans recalled a moment from a Waters concert where a playful interruption involving a duck was discussed after a roughly 20-minute interaction, illustrating how live moments can become memorable when a musician speaks on political topics.