Prague Government Rejects Russian Soprano Anna Netrebko's Local Performance

The local government in Prague, Czech Republic, has expressed strong opposition to a scheduled performance by Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko in the city, citing insensitivity due to Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine. The governing coalition in Prague, which includes the same political parties as the Czech government, shares this view. However, the final decision rests with the management of the venue, Prague's Municipal House, and it may be challenging to find legal grounds to cancel Netrebko's contract. Netrebko has faced controversy in the past for her support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.