RUSSIAN CONTESTANT BANNED FROM EUROVISON
Earlier today, the EBU announced that Russian singer Yulia Samoilova will not be able to participate in the 62nd edition of the Eurovison Song Contest in Kyiv, due to her violation of Ukranian laws, which include performing in the annexed area of Crimea, and posting on social media in support of the annexion by Russia. The 26 year old has received a 3 year travel ban, after performing in Crimea in 2015 "illegally".
In my opinion, this really breaks the spirit of Eurovision, a concept designed to bring together a continent broken by war in a fun and creative way, totally new to the planet and unique to Europe.
Despite this, It's understandable that as a country Ukraine does have to stick to its laws, but the EBU and NTV could have had a bigger influence on the desision.
I propose that Yulia should sit on the border and livestream her singing her song in her slot. That way, she will not be breaking laws by being in the country, but as will still have the opportunity to represent her country and do well.
Russia aren't the only ones that could face a banning from Russia, as it has also been reveal that Armenian contestant Artsvik is under investigation over a visit to Crimea. Whether she will face a similar threat is still to be seen...
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| Yulia Samoilova is banned from entering Ukraine, deeming her illegible to participate in Eurovison. |
In my opinion, this really breaks the spirit of Eurovision, a concept designed to bring together a continent broken by war in a fun and creative way, totally new to the planet and unique to Europe.
Despite this, It's understandable that as a country Ukraine does have to stick to its laws, but the EBU and NTV could have had a bigger influence on the desision.
I propose that Yulia should sit on the border and livestream her singing her song in her slot. That way, she will not be breaking laws by being in the country, but as will still have the opportunity to represent her country and do well.
Russia aren't the only ones that could face a banning from Russia, as it has also been reveal that Armenian contestant Artsvik is under investigation over a visit to Crimea. Whether she will face a similar threat is still to be seen...
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| Could Artsvik face a similar fate? |
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