MOSCOW, Aug 29 — From the announcement of his concerts last week to a venue backing out days later, US rap star Kanye West’s two planned shows in Russia have captivated the country, with officials divided about whether they should go ahead.West, who goes by the stage name “Ye”, has been barred from several European countries over past antisemitic comments.The biggest Western musician to headline in Russia since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive in 2022, some Russian officials have welcomed West’s planned shows, hoping to dispel the notion that Russia is isolated over the war.Others have expressed concerns about the rapper’s...
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