Eurovision 2023: Decision to ban Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making address 'disappointing', says culture minister

Culture Minister Stuart Andrew has said Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is busy but has sent a message expressing how "grateful" he is for Liverpool hosting Eurovision "on their behalf".

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