Here are few more reactions on the event from from both sides of the continent: However, the Russian campaign to save their President's dignity was shortlived as many Americans started using the same hashtag to defend the singer's actions.
'Because of this the fans have turned their backs on her and she will very likely be banned from entering our country,' an individual named Anila Novikova said. People also took to Russian social media website Vkontakte, where people have been discussing if Lovato should ever be allowed to be in Russia in the future. 'Now I feel like our country is one big family! Putin unites people!' read another comment.