Cruelty 6,172 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 The EBU has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest's governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU. The Reference Group recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee. The decision reflects concern that, 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. Before making this decision the EBU took time to consult widely among its membership. The EBU is an apolitical member organization of broadcasters committed to upholding the values of public service. We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage. (Previously, nine countries had requested that Russia be banned from this year's contest, including Estonia and Finland who threatened to withdraw if Russia were permitted to take part). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling 31,294 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Take that Poo10!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runway 27,876 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 As they should. The gag of Eurovision being more determined than NATO leaders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 108,742 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢, 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 49,184 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Runway said: As they should. The gag of Eurovision being more determined than NATO leaders Kicking someone out of a singing contest is slightly lower stakes than declaring war stream bionic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinnitus15 51,555 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 The title is a little bit dramatic for a ban from a song contest imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suuus 5,632 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, bionic said: Kicking someone out of a singing contest is slightly lower stakes than declaring war Atleast they are showing their support for ukraine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisBitch 3,436 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Will there even be a song contest this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonsago 7,285 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 No offense but who cares? Is this seriously news worthy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 108,742 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, moonsago said: No offense but who cares? Is this seriously news worthy? What do you want? A full scale WW3? Is that it? (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘢, 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsemanche 93,077 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, moonsago said: No offense but who cares? Is this seriously news worthy? It's a form of cultural boycott so yeah Soft, soothing, and succulent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suuus 5,632 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, moonsago said: No offense but who cares? Is this seriously news worthy? Its their way of showing support for ukraine so yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender blonde 647 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I know Eurovision is nothing super important, but as someone who watches Eurovision every year since I was a kid - I’m glad and happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonsago 7,285 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, RAMROD said: What do you want? A full scale WW3? Is that it? What are you talking about? When did I even say anything related to that? This is about eurovision... 15 minutes ago, alsemanche said: It's a form of cultural boycott so yeah 6 minutes ago, Suuus said: Its their way of showing support for ukraine so yes I don’t know, I see this talk about eurovision everywhere and I just cannot see why this is making headlines when people are fighting for their lives, eurovision being the last thing on their mind... but I guess if you guys say it’s somewhat of a statement... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivannn 1,125 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 This is BEYOND important as it shows Russia has no place among civilized European nations at this event with such an important Message and fact that ESC started after WW2 to promote peace , Unity and friendship in Europe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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