Krakow concerts cancelled after his 2022 open letter to Olena Zelenska
In September 2022, Roger Waters published an open letter to Ukraine's first lady urging an end to Western arms supplies, which BBC said blamed extreme nationalists in Ukraine and did not mention Russia's responsibility. Zelenska replied that he should ask another president for peace, and his two Krakow concerts were cancelled. Waters denied cancelling them himself.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- Open letter to Olena Zelenska - The New York Times reported that on Sept. 5 Waters posted an open letter to Olena Zelenska saying the best way to stop the killing was for the West to stop arming Ukraine. BBC reported Zelenska replied that Russia invaded Ukraine and that he should ask the president of another country for peace. Roger Waters Concert in Poland Called Off After Ukraine Views Prompt Anger
- Tauron Arena Krakow concerts cancelled - Reuters reported Live Nation Polska and Tauron Arena Krakow said the concert was cancelled without giving a reason, as councillors prepared a persona non grata resolution. BBC reported Waters denied that he or his management cancelled the shows and accused a councillor of draconian censoring. Polish venue cancels Roger Waters gigs after Ukraine comments