MOSCOW, October 16. Foreign agent Maxim Galkin* said on his Instagram page** that he was leaving war-torn Israel for a concert tour in Europe.
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"Good evening, friends. Our weather has returned. She's basically wonderful. This is the only thing that makes me happy in everything that is happening,” — this is how Galkin began his video message.
Then the showman announced that he intends to soon go to perform in Europe, where he has plans to meet with audiences in Cyprus, Poland, Moldova and the UK.
“»Many are worried whether I will be able to fly. Everything is fine. Airport works almost all the time… Therefore, don’t worry, I will definitely be there. The obligation to the viewer is sacred,” the parodist explained his departure from Israel at the height of hostilities.
However, not all of Galkin's fans* supported him.
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“I’m not running away, just touring, just concerts.” I’m sure his concerts will not end until the end of martial law in the country.” “Well, here’s a reason to leave. And the jokes will probably be funny about the war in Israel.” “Now it’s definitely not time for your concerts… They should announce where you’re donating blood…” — users were indignant.
Previously, Maxim Galkin made excuses for not going to fight for Israel. The comedian believes that he will bring more benefit to the country in which he lives if he morally supports the soldiers with his presence and donates blood for the victims.
Galkin* left Russia after the start of a special operation in Ukraine. It was later reported that he and his wife, singer Alla Pugacheva, live in Israel.
On the morning of October 7, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced that it was conducting an operation called «Al-Aqsa Flood.» The Israelis returned fire.
* An individual performing the functions of a foreign agent.
** The activities of Meta (social networks Facebook and Instagram) are prohibited in Russia as extremist.