Ukraine's criticism after he addressed the UN Security Council at Russia's invitation in 2023
In February 2023, Roger Waters addressed the UN Security Council at Russia's invitation, calling the invasion of Ukraine illegal but also not unprovoked, and urging a ceasefire. Ukraine's UN ambassador said he had become a brick in the wall of Russian disinformation, and a US diplomat questioned his qualifications.
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- Speech to the Security Council at Russia's invitation - Reuters reported Waters addressed the council by video at Russia's invitation. The UN audiovisual library quotes him calling the Russian invasion illegal and condemning it, while adding it was not unprovoked, condemning the provocateurs, and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Invited by Russia, Roger Waters tells UN: Ukraine invasion illegal
- Ukraine's envoy calls him a brick in Russia's propaganda wall - RFE/RL reported Ukraine's ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya said it was sad for former fans to see Waters accept the role of a brick in a wall of Russian disinformation and propaganda. Deputy US ambassador Richard Mills said his qualifications on European security were less evident. Ukraine's UN Envoy Slams Ex-Pink Floyd Musician's Comments To Security Council