Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has repeatedly claimed that participation in the Eurovision Song Contest now requires "outright Satanism." In remarks made in response to questions about Russia's potential return to the competition, Lavrov stated that the criteria defining Eurovision contestants are "honestly nothing short of outright Satanism" . The same statement was reiterated in multiple reports, framing Eurovision as incompatible with Russia's values due to its alleged satanic nature .
These comments were highlighted in broader Eurovision-related coverage, including reports on the resignation of Moldova’s broadcaster director following controversy over jury voting. The satanic accusations were presented as part of Russia’s ongoing criticism of the contest . No further details were provided on specific actions or policies tied to these claims.
> Background: **Russian minister accuses Eurovision of promoting Satanism amid return debate.** — *13 hours ago*
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