Ukrainian President Barred from Speaking at Eurovision Grand Final
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has barred Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from making a televised speech during the Eurovision grand final, citing concerns that it could politicise the event. Zelensky had wanted to make an unannounced video appearance and had been expected to implore the global audience of millions to continue backing his country in its fight to repel Russian invaders.