# Russian anti-war rocker Andrey Makarevich backs Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election, sparking backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/113152

- Meduza, 2026-10-23 17:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/23/russian-anti-war-rock-musician-andrey-makarevich-endorses-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-ahead-of-election-drawing-backlash

> Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on October 27. Days before the vote, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a recording of a conversation in which Russian anti-war musician Andrey Makarevich voiced support for him. Critics accused Makarevich of hypocrisy and double standards, while others defended his freedom of speech and choice. Makarevich responded by attacking his critics and asserting his right to express his views.

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