Organisers turned down Ukraine President's request
There are further calls for the Ukrainian President to be allowed speak at tonight’s Eurovision final.
Organisers turned down a request amid conners Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s involvement would politicise the event, which is being held in Liverpool because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The decision has sparked reaction from political leaders across the globe - as well as former Eurovision contestants.... including Ireland's Jedward.

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