Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been banned from making an address at the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which produces the event, said it had declined Mr Zelensky's request to speak on Saturday over fears it could politicise the contest. He had wanted to make an unannounced video appearance and had been expected to implore the global audience of millions to continue backing his country in its fight to repel Russian invaders.
The EBU said Mr Zelensky had "laudable intentions" but "regrettably" his request was against the rules. On Friday, Rishi Sunak said he was "disappointed" by the decision.
