(CNN) UK pop star Robbie Williams has upset listeners in Russia with his latest song, which satirizes the hedonistic lifestyles of Russian oligarchs. Perhaps even more sacrilegiously, the song samples "Dance of the Knights," a famous piece of classical music by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. "We are currently at a time when Russia is 'newsmaker number one,' and it seems Robbie Williams has tried to increase his popularity with this." Williams: Song is not about PutinThe track's opening lyrics also have prompted speculation that it's targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. I love you Dan but this song is definitely not about Mr Putin xhttps://t.co/ViIACar1Z4 — Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) September 30, 2016

Source: CNN October 05, 2016 15:00 UTC