The organizers of the annual Eurovision Song Contest have decided to exclude Russia from this year's edition in Italy, amid developments in Ukraine.

"The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest," a statement on the contest's website wrote on February 25. "The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute."

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