Patricia Kaas friend of Vladimir Putin ? She muddles the issue on this embarrassing relationship

Patricia Kaas, the new coach of The Voice, has given several concerts for Vladimir Putin. Are they friends ?

© BESTIMAGE Patricia Kaas friend of Vladimir Putin ? She muddles the issue on this embarrassing relationship

IN BRIEF

• Patricia Kaas, new coach of The Voice, has been invited to sing for Vladimir Putin at a state dinner in 2000.
• She specifies that her meetings with Putin do not mean that she endorses his actions, particularly the war in Ukraine.
• Discover how Patricia Kaas navigates between international success and delicate political positions.

Patricia Kaas is said to be a friend of Vladimir Putin ? The new coach of The Voice on TF1 has even made of concerts for Vladimir Putin. In 2000, Vladimir Putin was received in Paris by President Jacques Chirac. The Élysée had organized a concert by his favorite singer, Patricia Kaas, at his state dinner.

Vladimir Putin has been at the heart of many controversies and scandals for many years. In 2022, the head of state also declared war on Ukraine. As The Voice begins this February 1, 2025, Patricia Kaas returned to her relationship with the Russian politician.

Patricia Kaas returns to her relationship with Vladimir Putin

In the middle of promoting The Voiceon TF1, Patricia Kaas talked about her success in Russia. Vladimir Putin invited her several times for concerts. But the singer wanted to add a precision. “Like any big foreign personality invited to sing in Russia at the time, I met the head of state and shook his hand.”

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However, “Çthat doesn't mean I support him. He does whatever he wants.” affirms the interpreter of'He tells me that I'm beautiful. In 2008, Patricia Kaas held another speech. On Europe 1, she confided that all the two had become friends. “I just met him, he was quite nice.” she had confided to AFP. “We communicated in German because he speaks German (…) When he comes to see me (sing, editor's note), the question is not how he manages his country.”

The singer does not endorse the actions of the President Russian

During her interview on TF1, Patricia Kaas said she was very saddened by the war that Vladimir Putin started against Ukraine. The new coach of The Voice especially had a thought for the victims of this war between Russia and Ukraine. The latter condemns Vladimir Putin's acts of war. “Seeing neighbors tearing each other apart, cities destroyed, families divided, it's horrible.”

The Moselle singer spends above all on the people of both camps. “Çit makes me sorry for the people, including the Russians.” says the 58-year-old woman who wants peace and who has “done a lot of concerts in these two countries.” “These are two peoples that I love and I have always seen families mixing there.” Peace is more important than its “friendship” with Vladimir Putin.