Roger Waters Sparks Outrage with Controversial UN Speech on Ukraine and Gaza

[Social Media]

 

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters delivered a controversial speech at the United Nations, appearing via Zoom during a Security Council meeting in New York. Wearing a small Palestinian flag pin on his lapel, the 81-year-old musician addressed diplomats about the ongoing war in Ukraine but also briefly referenced the situation in Gaza.  

 

Russia once again rolled out their guest clown, Roger Waters, at the UN Security Council as they probably couldn’t find someone else to play their act. 

Russia once again rolled out their guest clown, Roger Waters, at the UN Security Council as they probably couldn’t find someone else to play their act.

Waters appeared on a giant video wall in the capacity of “expert”, appearing with a Palestinian flag pinned to his jacket.… pic.twitter.com/X0TnCBfVzZ

— Yasmina (@yasminalombaert) February 17, 2025

Waters appeared on a giant video wall in the capacity of “expert”, appearing with a Palestinian flag pinned to his jacket. 

 

The speech, which many criticized as rambling, took place as the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches. Waters, introduced as an "activist," has faced backlash for past actions, including allegedly supporting Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and dressing as a Nazi during a Berlin performance in 2023.  

 

During his monologue, Waters primarily focused on Ukraine but made a passing comment about Palestine, saying, "Palestine isn't really a war, is it? Don't get me started. Back to Ukraine."  

 

He began his remarks by addressing skepticism over his qualifications to speak on global conflicts. "I sense an objection, somewhere out here in this room, a questioning of my credentials, so forgive me," Waters said. "I may be just a musician, but I'm here to talk about war and peace and love, and my credentials are firmly in place." He justified his authority on the topic by referencing his father’s death in 1944 while fighting the Nazis at Anzio when Waters was just five months old.  

 

Waters condemned Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, saying his "blood ran cold" on February 24, 2022. He argued that the war could have been prevented through "diplomacy, common sense, and talking to each other." He also accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of undermining early peace negotiations in Istanbul, claiming that Johnson encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to prolong the war for the benefit of the United States.  

 

Imitating Johnson’s alleged conversation with Zelensky, Waters said, "'It's been decided to continue it (the war) for as long as it takes, and just between you and me, the longer it takes, the better. They (the Americans) will keep sending you ammo of course, and they'd like you to, just, you know, fight on.'"  

 

Waters' remarks come after a series of controversies that have impacted his career. In late 2023, his record label BMG dropped him, with Waters later claiming he was "fired" by CEO Thomas Coesfeld. This move halted the planned release of a re-recorded version of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album *Dark Side of the Moon*, which was ultimately reassigned to UK-based label Cooking Vinyl.  

 

The musician has also faced allegations of antisemitism. Former producer Bob Ezrin has publicly criticized him, alleging that Waters once referred to his ex-agent Bryan Morrison as a "f***ing Jew."  

 

His latest appearance at the UN has only added to the controversy surrounding him, with critics calling his speech unhinged and politically charged.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail  2025-02-19

 

 

[beautifulthailand99]

One of my favourite musicians of all time his Dark Side Redux is on repeat play. His politics is his business and none of mine. He's bang on about Ukaraine. As for rambling he's 81he could give many hear a good run for their "money" - it's a gas !

[bendejo]

Musician celebrities as politicians.  Too bad they can't bring back the dead ones -- we could get Tchaikovsky's opinion on how to handle Somali pirates and US seizure of the Panama Canal.

Anyone remember Celebrity Death Match?  I'd have liked to see them do Waters vs Bono.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208614/

 

 

[Jingthing]

He's another clown repeating Kremlin talking points.

[beautifulthailand99]

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

He's another clown repeating Kremlin talking points.

aka Official White House Policy as voted by 77 million US citizens. Them's the breaks...

[Clapped out]

Even older than POTUS

[save the frogs]

And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

He argued that the war could have been prevented through "diplomacy, common sense, and talking to each other."

Is he wrong? Now it will be stopped and it's Trump that will stop it. It's happening as we speak. Ukraine will lose a lot more land because of Biden's incompetency.

[dinsdale]

51 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Musician celebrities as politicians. 

Interesting comment in light of those who rolled out for Harris and those who continue to throw baby tantrums and shed Tik Tok tears over Trump's victory.

[TedG]

Why is he speaking to the UN? 

[dinsdale]

6 minutes ago, TedG said:

Why is he speaking to the UN? 

Same could be said as to why the little nutter Thunberg spoke to the UN?

[Bkk Brian]

45 minutes ago, TedG said:

Why is he speaking to the UN? 

A Jew hater and Russian shill invited by the Russians to speak. 

 

"Former producer Bob Ezrin has publicly criticized him, alleging that Waters once referred to his ex-agent Bryan Morrison as a "f***ing Jew."  

 

[novacova]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

During his monologue, Waters primarily focused on Ukraine but made a passing comment about Palestine, saying, "Palestine isn't really a war, is it? Don't get me started. Back to Ukraine."

Sensationalism outrage sparkling at its finest. A short single phrase dissected and spurred by wild imaginations.

 

….and lay it on thick…

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Bob Ezrin has publicly criticized him, alleging that Waters once referred to his ex-agent Bryan Morrison as a "f***ing Jew."

Good grief so frik’n what, how about a little context. Here’s some context, if someone asked me a stupid question such as if my wife cooks Thai food, then they’d most definitely be reciprocated with a “of course she cooks Thai food, she’s a farking Thai for gods sake!”

[Denim]

Dark Side of the Lune.

 

His self proclaimed authority and credentials hold as much water as a seive. 

[Hakuna Matata]

 

[Dionigi]

Need advice on politics, ask a rock star. Need advise on a new guitar, ask a politician.

[JonnyF]

Another out of touch celebrity who thinks his opinion is noteworthy. 

 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

During his monologue, Waters primarily focused on Ukraine but made a passing comment about Palestine, saying, "Palestine isn't really a war, is it? Don't get me started. Back to Ukraine."  

 

No Roger, Palestine is a state. A state whose terrorist organization attacked Israel, slaughtering and raping hundreds of young people at a concert, thereby starting a war with Israel which they are now losing comprehensively  and therefore crying about. 

[bendejo]

Actually this is getting common in the US with comedians.  Do people really buy tickets to these shows to get a preaching or are they there to laugh?

 

[Old Croc]

6 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

aka Official White House Policy as voted by 77 million US citizens. Them's the breaks...

Less than 50% of the popular vote is hardly anything to crow about.

[ignore it]

Please just stay in your lane Roger.

 

[beautifulthailand99]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Another out of touch celebrity who thinks his opinion is noteworthy. 

 

 

No Roger, Palestine is a state. A state whose terrorist organization attacked Israel, slaughtering and raping hundreds of young people at a concert, thereby starting a war with Israel which they are now losing comprehensively  and therefore crying about. 

I prefer his lyrics to be fair.

[beautifulthailand99]

5 hours ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

 

"Bring the boys back home"

[Red Forever]

11 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Interesting comment in light of those who rolled out for Harris and those who continue to throw baby tantrums and shed Tik Tok tears over Trump's victory.

You mean the Village People?

Oops.

[fasteddie]

Good old Roger, hurting them with the truth as usual.

[Centigrade32]

On 2/18/2025 at 8:03 PM, Social Media said:

 

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters delivered a controversial speech at the United Nations, appearing via Zoom during a Security Council meeting in New York. Wearing a small Palestinian flag pin on his lapel, the 81-year-old musician addressed diplomats about the ongoing war in Ukraine but also briefly referenced the situation in Gaza.  

 

Russia once again rolled out their guest clown, Roger Waters, at the UN Security Council as they probably couldn’t find someone else to play their act. 

Russia once again rolled out their guest clown, Roger Waters, at the UN Security Council as they probably couldn’t find someone else to play their act.

Waters appeared on a giant video wall in the capacity of “expert”, appearing with a Palestinian flag pinned to his jacket.… pic.twitter.com/X0TnCBfVzZ

— Yasmina (@yasminalombaert) February 17, 2025

Waters appeared on a giant video wall in the capacity of “expert”, appearing with a Palestinian flag pinned to his jacket. 

 

The speech, which many criticized as rambling, took place as the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches. Waters, introduced as an "activist," has faced backlash for past actions, including allegedly supporting Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and dressing as a Nazi during a Berlin performance in 2023.  

 

During his monologue, Waters primarily focused on Ukraine but made a passing comment about Palestine, saying, "Palestine isn't really a war, is it? Don't get me started. Back to Ukraine."  

 

He began his remarks by addressing skepticism over his qualifications to speak on global conflicts. "I sense an objection, somewhere out here in this room, a questioning of my credentials, so forgive me," Waters said. "I may be just a musician, but I'm here to talk about war and peace and love, and my credentials are firmly in place." He justified his authority on the topic by referencing his father’s death in 1944 while fighting the Nazis at Anzio when Waters was just five months old.  

 

Waters condemned Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, saying his "blood ran cold" on February 24, 2022. He argued that the war could have been prevented through "diplomacy, common sense, and talking to each other." He also accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of undermining early peace negotiations in Istanbul, claiming that Johnson encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to prolong the war for the benefit of the United States.  

 

Imitating Johnson’s alleged conversation with Zelensky, Waters said, "'It's been decided to continue it (the war) for as long as it takes, and just between you and me, the longer it takes, the better. They (the Americans) will keep sending you ammo of course, and they'd like you to, just, you know, fight on.'"  

 

Waters' remarks come after a series of controversies that have impacted his career. In late 2023, his record label BMG dropped him, with Waters later claiming he was "fired" by CEO Thomas Coesfeld. This move halted the planned release of a re-recorded version of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album *Dark Side of the Moon*, which was ultimately reassigned to UK-based label Cooking Vinyl.  

 

The musician has also faced allegations of antisemitism. Former producer Bob Ezrin has publicly criticized him, alleging that Waters once referred to his ex-agent Bryan Morrison as a "f***ing Jew."  

 

His latest appearance at the UN has only added to the controversy surrounding him, with critics calling his speech unhinged and politically charged.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail  2025-02-19

 

 

 

Based on a report?

 

In one paragraph they suggest that he is a shill for Russia, but obviously that doesn't fit with his criticism of Russia later in the article.

 

No further comment necessary. RW still has some integrity, thank goodness.

[Social Media]

Inflammatory and unsubstaniated troll posts removed @Centigrade32 if your looking for some more time off then thats a good way to go about it.

[mrwebb8825]

On 2/18/2025 at 2:58 PM, Jingthing said:

He's another clown repeating Kremlin talking points.

"Russia once again rolled out their guest clown, Roger Waters, at the UN Security Council as they probably couldn’t find someone else to play their act. "

 

You're slipping Jingthing - do try and go back to original thoughts.

[Nick Carter icp]

Roger Waters has been found guilty of defaming a Jewish filmmaker and making anti semitic remarks 

 

 

"A London high court has found that statements from Pink Floyd cofounder Roger Waters accusing a documentary filmmaker of "cheerleading the genocide of Palestinians" and acting as a "Zionist mouthpiece" during an Al Jazeera interview are defamatory.

Justice Jennifer Eady on Tuesday concluded that Waters was making a statement of fact, blocking him from arguing that the assertions were intended to be opinions. The ruling deciding preliminary issues in the case advances the lawsuit toward trial. "The statements are defamatory of the claimant at common law," she wrote."

 

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/roger-waters-defamed-filmmaker-with-antisemitic-remarks-court-finds/ar-AA1zMgKW