2024-02-20 13:45:23
A few days ago, the news of Alexei Navalny’s death shocked the world. The band U2 made a moving statement at a concert.
At a concert in Las Vegas, the band members interrupted their concert to make a political statement. “Next week it will be two years since Putin invaded Ukraine,” said Bono, the band’s lead singer. “For this people, freedom is not just a word in a song. For these people, freedom is the most important thing in the world. So important that Ukrainians fight and die for it,” he said, adding: “And so important that Alexei Navalny decided to give his life for this.”
“Touching gesture”
The 63-year-old then remembered the late Alexei Navalny together with the audience, as can be seen in recordings of the concert on believe in freedom, have to say his name. Not just remember it, but say it: Alexei Navalny.” The visitors then shouted the name in unison.
Many people were very moved by the speech. “That’s a touching gesture,” wrote one user on X. “Thank you for using your voice,” another agreed. “It touches me that you stand up for justice,” reads another comment.