The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States has called on the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in Maryland to cancel the participation of Russian violinist Vadim Repin in concerts scheduled for this fall.
The embassy stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
The "Forces of Nature" concerts featuring the Russian performer are scheduled for November 6–7 at Maryland Hall.
"The decision to invite Mr. Repin raises serious concerns given his documented involvement in Russian state-sponsored and state-linked cultural initiatives," the embassy said in its post.
The diplomatic mission recalled that Repin performed at a concert organized by a Kremlin foundation to honor Russia's "great defenders."
