The Eurovision Song Contest has said it plans to welcome performances from both Russia and Ukraine later this year, despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion.
Competition organisers said that the annual competition was a "non-political cultural event" and seemed to dismiss the idea that Russia could be banned from the event due to its attack on neighbouring Ukraine.The 66th edition of the annual competition is due to take place in Turin in May after Italian rock band Maneskin triumphed during last year's contest.
A statement from the contest, which is produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) read: "The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event which unites nations and celebrates diversity through music.” "The EBU’s public broadcaster members in both Russia and Ukraine have committed to participating in this year’s event in Turin and we are currently planning to welcome artists from both countries to perform in May.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter "We of course will continue to monitor the situation closely." However, some viewers on social media have called for Russia to be banned from the upcoming contest.
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