Overview

• The Italian singer will perform Saturday at Moscow's Live Arena with a set that includes his hits, the Russian song Kalinka, and Bella Ciao.
• In an interview with Izvestia, he said the event is dedicated to love between the two nations and that Russians should know Italians love them.
• He condemned the cancellations of his dates in Belgium and Lithuania following his 2024 Kremlin concert, calling preconditions based on diplomatic instructions unacceptable.
• He labeled the July cancellation of Valery Gergiev's planned performance at the Reggia di Caserta a shame, arguing that art, culture, and sport should not face bans.
• Asked about a potential Italian law restricting travel to Russia, he said he would decide whether to comply and would at minimum seek Russian citizenship.