Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia

BBC Entertainment Tuesday 18 August 2026, 09:55 UTC 1 min read

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The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

Kanye West (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Western (ORG) Ukraine (LOCATION)

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