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: She compared her visits to the Kremlin to those of any other international artist invited to perform for large crowds.

Clearly uncomfortable, the singer firmly pushed back against the line of questioning, clarifying her professional boundaries: : She compared her visits to the Kremlin

: The interviewer claimed to have heard that President Putin was "in love" with her and had told her so. : She compared her visits to the Kremlin

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Fabian has largely distanced herself from Russia, refocusing her career on French-speaking markets with her new album Je suis là and roles in programs like The Voice Kids and Star Academy . : She compared her visits to the Kremlin

The journalist's questions were rooted in Fabian's long-standing success in the Russian-speaking world:

: He further pressed her on whether Putin had ever advised her to "leave Europe" because of upcoming geopolitical turmoil.

: She explicitly denied receiving any warnings from Putin to flee Europe. Background: Fabian's Popularity in Russia