Tag: Crimea
EBU Statement: Russia’s Participant in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest
“It has been confirmed to the EBU that the Ukrainian authorities have issued a travel ban on the Russian artist chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest, Julia Samoylova, as she has been judged to have contravened Ukrainian law by entering Crimea in order to perform.
Eurovision : Russian journalists deceived Jamala’s parents
Russian journalists tricked them self into the parents house of the Ukrainian singer and Eurovision winner Jamala house by saying they were relatives.
Eurovision Sergey Lazarev have taken a stand that is not popular by Russians
For the popular Russian singer, Sergey Lazarev, has expressed himself in a way that has fallen many Russians heavily on their chest: he does not support the annexation of Crimea.
European Parliament gravely concerned over situation LGBTI people in Crimea
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea and the severe restrictions on the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
Situation for LGBT people worsens in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine
The Crimean crisis has led to increased tensions for LGBT individuals in Ukraine, the territory of Crimea, and Russia.