The Eurovision Song Contest has said it plans to welcome acts from both Russia and Ukraine later this year, despite Vladimir Putin ’s ongoing invasion.
On Tuesday morning, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with explosions heard across major cities and more than 40 casualties are already confirmed.
Speaking regarding this year's Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled to take place in May, organisers have claimed the competition is a "non-political cultural event" and seemed to dismiss suggestions Russia’s attack on its neighbour would result in the country being banned for 2022.
