Russia will not appear in Eurovision Song Contest 2022- See full statement
Russia will no longer appear in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed.
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Russia will no longer appear in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed.
Russia will no longer appear in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed.
Organizers cited concerns that "the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute" in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"In light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute," a statement from the EBU reads
Organizers cited concerns that "the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute" in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.