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Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2022 has kicked off with Ukraine tipped to win. Here's who is competing and how to watch in Australia

It's one of the most watched events in the world, seen by 183 million viewers last year. Here's everything you need to know about the song contest, including how you can watch it in Australia this week.

ABC News

Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

The Independent UK

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Which non-European countries go on Eurovision and why are they allowed?

The Eurovision Song Contest has 40 countries taking part in 2022, with Australia once again among them. The show has a long history of non-European countries taking part with even a new Canada spin-off set for 2023

Daily Mirror

Eurovision 2022: Will Ukraine and Russia be in this year's Eurovision?

Ukraine's Eurovision entry is the favourite to win this year's competition, with the grand final due to take place in Turin on May 14th

Wales Online

UK Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder says 'cliquey scoreboard' nearly put him off competition

TikTok sensation Sam Ryder is UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in May with the song Space Man - but has said he really considered deciding to take part

Daily Mirror

When is the Eurovision Song Contest final 2022, how to watch, who is hosting and representing the UK?

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) final is just days away, and this year 40 countries are heading to Italy to take part.

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Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia from 2022 competition, citing 'disrepute' concerns

Citing its rules and values, the Eurovision Song Contest has barred Russia from this year's event because its participation could bring "disrepute" to the competition.

Los Angeles Times

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

Organisers said Russia's inclusion could bring the competition into disrepute "in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine"

Irish Mirror

Russia is banned from Eurovision after invasion of Ukraine

After a U-turn, organisers say Russia’s inclusion could ‘bring the competition into disrepute’

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia for this year's event amid Ukraine invasion

Countries including Iceland, Norway and the Netherlands had called for Russia not to compete

Manchester Evening News

Russia will not take part in this year's Eurovision Song contest

The 66th edition of Eurovision is due to take place in Turin later this year

Liverpool Echo

Russia kicked out of Eurovision Song Contest

The organisers had previously said it would be allowed to compete

Wales Online

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine invasion

Russia has been excluded from participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after it invaded Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest following Ukraine invasion

The 66th edition of Eurovision is due to take place in Turin in May.

Daily Mirror

Eurovision bans Russia from taking part in this year's Song Contest amid invasion of Ukraine

Russia is banned from taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The EBU released a statement explaining their decision

The Independent UK

Russia banned from Eurovision after invasion of Ukraine

European Broadcasting Union said including Russia ‘would bring the competition into disrepute’

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2022: Dutch broadcaster urges EBU to ban Russia from competing over Ukraine invasion

‘This is the time for Europe to unite and show what we stand for,’ CEO of Dutch broadcaster says

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The Independent UK

Last year’s Eurovision organiser calls for Russia to be barred from 2022 event

Avrotros chief executive Eric van Stade said the Ukrainian invasion was ‘a gross violation of universal values’.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics live: Boris Johnson imposes sanctions against Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Latest updates: PM also urges leaders to take ‘immediate action’ to ban Russia from Swift payment system; sending Nato forces to Ukraine would risk leading to ‘existential’ threat, says minister

Evening Standard

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Cardiff will host Claressa Shields’ highly-anticipated UK debut tonight.

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