Russia launches Intervision Song Contest, a Soviet-era revival, to counter Eurovision ban

Russia has launched the Intervision Song Contest, a revival of a Soviet-era event, as an alternative to Eurovision. The contest aims to foster cultural cooperation and allows Russia to participate after its Eurovision ban following the invasion of Ukraine. It features 23 countries, including allies like China and India, and even the US. Ukraine views Intervision as propaganda to whitewash Russia's actions, while Russia claims it is merely promoting arts and cultural traditions.