An appeal was filed with Moscow’s Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to examine whether singer Valery Meladze may have contributed to financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The claim was reported by kp.ru, and the matter later drew commentary from a public figure involved in oversight activities.
The petition originated from Anton Korobkov-Zemlyansky, who forwarded the inquiry to Russia’s Investigative Committee for review. The request centers on connections between Meladze’s public statements and the sources of income from corporate engagements held in Moscow and Dubai, with questions about whether those funds could be directed to military causes abroad.
Korobkov-Zemlyansky stressed that while Meladze’s status as an Honored Artist of Russia and his role on the Krasnogorsk Public Chamber add weight to his public statements, the core issue remains tracing the funding streams associated with his performances. The concern is framed around preventing any potential financial support to military actions that are controversial and politically sensitive.
The Federal Tax Service and the law enforcement bodies indicated that a copy of Korobkov-Zemlyansky’s letter was transmitted to the Moscow Main Directorate for further verification, signaling a formal review of the allegations and their factual basis.
Earlier inquiries involved a separate episode in Arkhangelsk, where reports indicated that organizers had pursued compensation from the artist for a canceled concert, with figures cited around 1.25 million rubles. The outcome of that matter has been referenced in public discourse surrounding the artist’s engagements and the financial consequences of canceled events.
In the broader context, the February 2022 decision by the Russian leadership to undertake military actions in Donbass has continued to shape international responses. The escalation prompted a new round of sanctions from the United States and allied nations, influencing political and economic dynamics across several regions, including media coverage and public opinion within Russia and abroad.
Commentary on these developments has appeared across various outlets, with online platforms disseminating ongoing updates and analyses. The evolving situation remains a focal point for discussions about accountability, the sources of artistic funding, and the intersection of culture with international policy actions. The public interest in how these factors interact underscores the importance of transparent investigations and factual reporting, supported by authoritative sources. (Source: kp.ru)