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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Marita Moloney

Russia banned from competing at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 after Ukraine invasion

Acts representing Russia in this year's Eurovision Song Contest have been banned from competing after the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Organisers of the 2022 event, which is due to be held in Turin, Italy in May, said Russia's inclusion could bring the competition into disrepute "in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine".

It comes as Russian troops continue their efforts to try and take control of Kyiv after Thursday's invasion.

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