‘War destroys everything’: Russian culture workers denounce war in Ukraine From high-profile musicians to museum staff, thousands of arts workers are taking a public stand against the Russian president’s invasion of Ukraine. New Russian laws mean speaking out puts their liv… Last year’s Eurovision organiser calls for Russia to be barred from 2022 eventAvrotros chief executive Eric van Stade said the Ukrainian invasion was ‘a gross violation of universal values’. Russia Barred from Eurovision 2022 Over Ukraine Invasion - The Moscow Times“A Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute,” the European Broadcasting Union said. Eurovision bars Russia from this year’s song contest.“The inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s contest would bring the competition into disrepute,” the organizers said on Friday. Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song ContestThe organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. Eurovision: Kalush on fighting for freedom, banning Russia and creating an anthem for UkraineUkraine's official Eurovision entry - Stefania - was originally written by lead singer Oleh Psiuk for his mother. Now he says it's become an anthem for his war-torn country, dedicated to mothers everywhere. Russia Banned From 2022 Eurovision Song ContestIn the wake of the Ukraine invasion, the European Broadcasting Union says Russia's inclusion would "bring the competition into disrepute." Russia kicked out of Eurovision Song ContestIt has participated in the competition since 1994.