First of, nowhere there does it say he renounced it.
I am familiar with the song. did either of you actually listen or read it? The original song is not anti-Russian, but more anti-Cold War. Sting says he doesn't agree with the Russians or the U.S., he just hopes they can find a common ground for peace in wanting a better world for their children.
So, Dfgator, are you saying Sting is renouncing this song - so you think he is advocating or war between the Russians and the West, and that it leads to nuclear war, and a worse world for the children of both sides? Where does he say that?