Russia’s state broadcaster has said it will boycott this year’s Eurovision song contest after the host country, Ukraine, said it would bar entry to the Russian contestant and Moscow rejected two possible compromises suggested by organizers.
Reuters: Russia to boycott Eurovision song contest due to Ukraine row
A picture taken on March 7, 2014 shows singer Yuliya Samoilova performing in the Fisht Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
