Russian TV clash erupts after Monaco-based influencer calls for uprising against Putin
By MonacoViews Editorial, MonacoViews Editorial
Victoria Bonya faced hostile questioning on Russian state television after posting a video from the French Riviera criticising the Kremlin.
A tense confrontation unfolded on Russian state television when influencer Victoria Bonya appeared on Vladimir Soloviev's programme following her controversial anti-Putin video filmed on the French Riviera.
Bonya, who has been residing on the Côte d'Azur, had previously posted content calling on Russians to rise up against the Kremlin, sparking fierce debate. During the heated television exchange, the host aggressively challenged the social media personality about her stance.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Russian public figures living abroad and the state media apparatus. Soloviev, known as one of Putin's most vocal media supporters, used his platform to confront Bonya over her criticism of the Russian leadership.
The confrontation reflects the broader divide within Russian society, particularly among those who have relocated to Western Europe, including Monaco and the surrounding French Riviera region.