Russia previously competed in the Eurovision Song Contest but since 2022 has been expelled from the European Broadcasting Union.

Russia will launch the final of its own international song contest on Saturday having been banned from Eurovision. The new competition, which comes at the behest of President Vladimir Putin, intends ...

Russia has revived Intervision, a Soviet-era song contest, with 22 countries participating. Critics argue the event serves as a geopolitical tool, reflecting Moscow's anti-Western outlook and rivaling ...

If you were to read this: “Unity through music: top artists from across the globe come together on one stage to inspire and unite millions” you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an advertising blurb ...

Banished from Eurovision, Russia will launch the final of its own international song contest at President Vladimir Putin’s behest on Saturday, with a Soviet-era name and acts intended to promote ...

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has ended but it has left in its trail several unanswered questions over the impartiality of the organisers. There are indications that the protests that greeted the 2026 ...

The organisers of the Eurovision song contest have threatened to ban Ukraine from future competitions unless it allows Russia’s entrant to enter the country and take part in this year’s show which ...