Eurovision Song Contest will not ban Russia from competing this spring in wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine

Variety

“The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event which unites nations and celebrates diversity through music,” organizers said in a statement. “The EBU’s public broadcaster members in both Russia and Ukraine have committed to participating in this year’s event in Turin and we are currently planning to welcome artists from both countries to perform in May. We of course will continue to monitor the situation closely.”