As he reported 24 Channels, it is known that these artists paid taxes to the Russian budget and boasted donations for the needs of the army. Mykhailo Fedorov emphasizes that their money was turned into missiles targeting Ukrainian cities and killing innocent civilians.

Fedorov called on companies

Deezer, Apple, YouTube Music and Spotify should block all Russian artists. This will be the only right and fair step. Because even music cannot be outside of politics in Russia.
Fedorov stressed.

The call to ban Russian music artists from streaming platforms is not just a matter of financial support, it is also an ethical one. By allowing these “artists” to profit from their music, streaming platforms indirectly support Russia’s war against Ukraine and the violence that harms innocent civilians in Ukraine.

Why is it really important

Russia is used to using everything as a weapon, and music is no exception. This is another tool of state policy, and Russian “artists” actively support and advance Russian propaganda. They are known for creating music glorifying war and violence, and their songs are often used as propaganda to further Russia’s war effort. It is also known that these artists openly support state terrorism.

The profits that Russian music artists make on streaming platforms are substantial – their music makes billions of dollars. This money is then used to finance the Russian military, including the purchase of missiles and other military equipment used to bombard Ukrainian cities.

As the war in Ukraine continues, it is imperative that streaming platforms take a stand against it by banning Russian music artists and the “art” they produce. Platforms such as Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music must not support or promote music used to incite war and violence.