Rock band Green Day cancels Moscow live performance because of Russia’s navy operation in Ukraine

By ANI

WASHINGTON: American rock band Green Day has determined to cancel its upcoming live performance in Moscow within the wake of Russia’s navy operation in Ukraine.

The announcement was shared on Green Day’s official Instagram account.

“With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium. We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that,” the band defined.

The Moscow live performance was earlier scheduled for May 29.

“But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future. Refunds available at the point of purchase. Stay safe,” the band, which was fashioned in 1987 by Billie Joe Armstrong (lead vocalist and guitarist) and Mike Dirnt (backing vocalist and bassist), added.

On Friday, pop act AJR had nixed its Moscow live performance slated for October in mild of the continuing battle between Russia and Ukraine.