Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest
The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. …
The lyrics were widely interpreted as a criticism of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Jamala, who is herself a Crimean Tartar, appeared to confirm the link when she told the press: “The main message is to remember and to know this story. When we know, we prevent.”