236Sting sends a strong message on his social networks. The singer covered his song “Russians” which dates from 1985 and which he wrote during the Cold War. 37 years later, the lyrics once again fit the news of the moment.
I didn't think she would be relevant again. I've rarely sung this song since I wrote it, because I didn't think it would be relevant again. But, given one man's bloody and woefully misguided decision to invade a peaceful, non-threatening neighbor, the song is, once again, a plea for common humanity.
Je dedicates this song to the brave Ukrainians who are fighting against this brutal tyranny, but also to the Russians who are protesting this outrage despite threats of arrest and imprisonment. We all love our children. Stop this war !
