A Russian band’s frontman denounced the war in Ukraine onstage in Yekaterinburg. His management says the speech was the ‘raving of a drugged man,’ and that he’s now hospitalized.

Gleb Viktorov, the lead singer of Russian rock band Tri Dnya Dozhdya, made headlines when he denounced the war in Ukraine during a concert in Yekaterinburg, shocking many in the audience. The band's management later dismissed his speech as the "raving of a drugged man," claiming Viktorov is now hospitalized and receiving treatment. This incident highlights the intense pressure and potential repercussions musicians face when making politically charged statements in a highly controlled environment like Russia. The controversy underscores the broader challenges for free expression in the country.