Moldova has granted citizenship to several members of the Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2, the government in Chisinau announced late Monday, months after the music group was detained in Thailand and faced potential deportation to Russia.
After He Was Released From a Thai Prison and Landed With His Band in Israel, Bi-2 Founder Yegor Bortnik Gives a Peek Into His Time in Thailand and His Childhood in Soviet Belarus, and Explains Why He Does Not Plan to Settle Down in Israel
The members of the dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 recently found themselves in the crosshairs of the Kremlin's expansive efforts to silence its critics. The band, known for their outspoken criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin, faced potential deportation after being detained in Thailand on immigration charges, highlighting a broader strategy…