Key takeaways:
- Tensions are rising in Georgia due to fear of becoming the next Ukraine.
- The Killers were heckled for bringing a Russian fan onstage during a concert in the former Soviet republic.
- The incident has highlighted the tensions between Russia and Georgia, and The Killers have apologized and hope to return to Georgia soon.
Tensions are rising in Georgia as the country fears it could be the next Ukraine. This fear was brought to the forefront on Tuesday when American rock band The Killers were heckled for bringing a Russian fan onstage during a concert in the former Soviet republic.
Videos circulating on social media show the band’s lead singer, Brandon Flowers, asking the audience if they could bring a fan drummer, who is Russian, on to the stage. It appears the singer interpreted the initial hum of the crowd as an agreement, but the audience then started to boo and whistle loudly. Some videos also show a group of people shouting, “F— Russia,” while some fans walked out.
In response to the incident, The Killers have publicly apologized to the people of Georgia. Lead singer Brandon Flowers said in a statement, “We don’t know the etiquette of this land, but this guy is a Russian, are you OK with a Russian? We are sorry if we caused any offense and we hope to come back soon.”
The incident has highlighted the tensions between Russia and Georgia, which have been simmering since the 2008 war between the two countries. Georgia is concerned that it could be the next Ukraine, and the incident at the concert has only served to heighten those fears.
The Killers have been touring Europe and the United States this summer, and have been met with much enthusiasm from fans. The band is hoping to return to Georgia soon and make amends with their fans.
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