24-06-2022, 09:39 PM
(23-06-2022, 06:53 PM)Whataday Wrote: The EBU had a nightmare the last time Ukraine hosted Eurovision and that was when the country wasn't under attack. I'm not surprised they're taking a firm stand on this.
Yes, even in peacetime in 2017 they had to belatedly get the Swedes in to help produce the contest. Sadly there is no end in sight to the war and while virtually everyone is fully behind Ukraine it would be madness to host it within its borders with the threat of airstrike.
I'm in no doubt that the 2023 contest can be in total solidarity with Ukraine while hosting it elsewhere.
– Jamie
