Russian Singer Maxim Tesli Arrested, Faces Military Summons After Controversial Performance

The incident, which involved Tesli performing on stage with only a sock covering his genitals, has sparked outrage among pro-Kremlin activists and may result in his conscription into the war in Ukraine.

• Maxim Tesli, the lead singer of the Russian band The Puppies, was arrested at a St. Petersburg airport after performing on stage wearing only a sock to cover his genitals.
• The incident, which resulted in Tesli's genitals being exposed after the sock fell off, has been described by pro-Kremlin activists as 'propagandizing' the LGBT lifestyle.
• Tesli was charged with petty hooliganism and given a 10-day jail sentence, but some lawmakers are demanding harsher punishment.
• Following his arrest, Tesli was also issued a military summons, potentially indicating he may be conscripted into the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• This incident follows a similar one involving rapper Vacío, who was also arrested and jailed for performing with a sock on his penis at a party, sparking a culture war in Russia.

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