- January 25, 2026
- 11:39 am
- World News
Maxim Galkin once again reminded us of himself not as an artist, but as a public voice that refuses to remain silent when it comes to war and the human cost of what is happening. His new statement — harsh, emotional, and extremely direct — is addressed not only to his followers but also to those who prefer to ignore what is happening.
A Voice That Doesn’t Turn Off
Russian comedian Maxim Galkin, who has consistently supported Ukraine since the first days of the full-scale invasion, published a sharp post accusing Russia. He directly calls what is happening genocide and speaks of the deliberate deprivation of people of basic living conditions — warmth, light, safety.
On his Instagram page, Galkin posted photos that are hard to view without emotion: an icy entrance of a residential building in Kyiv, cars mangled by explosions, rescuers among the ruins. These are not artistic images — this is documented reality.
The phrase “Ukraine is freezing” in his text does not sound like a metaphor. It refers to the destroyed energy system, thousands of homes without heating, and people surviving in winter and war conditions. Galkin addresses those living in stability, reminding them: the comfort of some today is paid for by the suffering of others.
Life Away from War — and Mentally Close to It
After leaving Israel, Maxim Galkin and Alla Pugacheva settled in Cyprus, choosing Limassol. It is a peaceful city by the sea, far from sirens and power outages.
Their current life appears outwardly stable and protected. A home, silence, the sea — all that millions of people in Ukraine are deprived of today. And it is precisely this contrast, judging by Galkin’s words, that does not give him the right to remain silent.
A Position That Comes at a Cost
Maxim Galkin openly opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This position led to a break with the familiar stage, a move to Israel, and then further emigration.
In September 2022, the authorities of Russia included him in the list of “foreign agents.” The formal label did not change the essence: Galkin continued to speak publicly and harshly, without choosing convenient formulations.
In a situation where many prefer cautious pauses and neutral words, his statements remain a rare example of consistency. They do not solve political tasks but serve another function — they mark a moral boundary and remind us that war does not become the norm, even if people get used to it.
This is precisely the meaning of such statements today. Not in the effect, but in the presence. Not in likes, but in the fact that the voice continues to sound. In this context, NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency remains a platform where such voices are not lost and do not dissolve in the noise.
