Internationally renowned Russian soprano Anna Netrebko has stirred controversy by posing with a flag used by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
The move came as the opera star donated thousands of dollars to the central opera house in the main separatist stronghold, Donetsk.
While some fans have been praising the singers' actions, others have branded the singer "stupid" and "naive".
Jake Rashbass reports.
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