Matt Bellamy has shared an Instagram post expressing his support for the people of Ukraine, as the country continues to fight off an invasion by Russia. <\/p>\n
The Muse frontman posted a photo that shows him wielding a guitar bearing a sticker of the Ukrainian flag. <\/p>\n
In the caption, he wrote: Humbled and inspired by the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their right to live free and in peace. <\/p>\n
Respect also to the people of Russia willing to protest and stand up to their deranged and corrupt government.<\/p>\n
The 43-year-old added: We stand for liberal democracy, freedom and power to the individual not state oppression and authoritarianism. What do you stand for?<\/p>\n
He also appeared to have dressed in the colours of the Ukraine flag, in a yellow jacket and blue T-shirt.<\/p>\n
Bellamy is one of a growing number of artists to call out Russian president Vladimir Putins attack on Ukraine. <\/p>\n
Many have announced the cancellation of planned performances in Russia, while other members of the arts community are severing ties with Putin-affiliated artists.<\/p>\n
The Eurovision Song Contest announced last week that Russia will be banned from performing at the 2022 competition.<\/p>\n
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The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this years contest would bring the competition into disrepute, said the European Broadcasting Union in a statement.<\/p>\n
The move constituted something of a U-turn, after organisers were previously met with a barrage of criticism for announcing that they had no plans to prevent Russia from taking part, despite being urged by Ukraines public broadcaster.<\/p>\n
Other music artists including Imagine Dragons, Franz Ferdinand, Louis Tomlinson, Alt-J, Twenty One Pilots, AJR, and Oxxxymiron have also cancelled their concerts in Russia.<\/p>\n
Follow the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia crisis here. <\/p>\n
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