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British crooner Rod Stewart has stood by his decision to show support for Ukraine during his live concerts amid the country's ongoing war with Russia. Stewart, 79, was booed loudly during his show in Leipzig, Germany, after displaying images of a Ukrainian flag and , the country's president. The images appeared as he performed his hit "Rhythm of My Heart," which he has said previously is an anti-war song—one that he dedicates to Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.

Following the mixed reception in Leipzig, Stewart was defiant about his support for Ukraine, which Russian President 's full-scale invasion since February 2022. "I have supported the Ukrainian people throughout this war," he told the PA news agency while discussing the booing incident in Leipzig, the reported. "From arranging for members of my family to take supplies to the country, to renting a house in the UK for a Ukrainian family," he said, adding, "So yes, I do support Zelensky and the people of Ukraine, and I will continue to do so.



" He continued: "Putin must be stopped." "I'm having the time of my life playing for German audiences, sharing some special memories, and I'm looking forward to playing my remaining dates here," Stewart said. On , the rocker : "Tour is going absolutely fantastic! Germany, get ready! Can't wait to see all your beautiful faces.

" Media in Germany suggested that the sentiment around the country's ongoing support for Ukraine in its war with Russia differed depending on the region. B.Z.

, a Berlin .

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