Protesters have rallied against a Russian opera singer performing at London's Royal Opera House. Photo: AP PHOTO
Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London to protest a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko.
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Protesters outside Thursday's opening night of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca held Ukrainian flags and signs saying "While Netrebko sings, Ukraine bleeds" and "Stop glorifying Russian aggressor culture".
Netrebko received an award from Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2008 but has not performed in Russia since its full