In an upcoming BBC documentary series, it was revealed that Paul McCartney reached out to Vladimir Putin back in 2013 to request the release of Greenpeace prisoners who were detained in Russia after a protest. The activists were arrested and charged with piracy and hooliganism following their attempt to film an oil rush in Arctic Russian waters. McCartney, inspired by the group’s cause, quoted lyrics from The Beatles’ songs in a letter to the Russian president, urging him to set the campaigners free. The prisoners served a three-month sentence before being released. Interestingly, McCartney’s recent involvement in a campaign to get the band Foreigner inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was also highlighted, showcasing different facets of the legendary musician’s advocacy and influence in various spheres.
Paul McCartney Urges Putin to Free Greenpeace Activists in BBC Documentary Series, Russia
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