SaralnamaVietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's Intervision song contest in Moscow. The event, revived by President Putin, had 23 countries participating. It came three years after Russia's ban from Eurovision due to its invasion of Ukraine. Putin said he was confident the contest would become widely popular. Ukraine called it a tool of hostile propaganda. China and India took part, but the US singer withdrew due to political pressure. To watch the contest, viewers can check their local TV listings for broadcast times. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 10:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia 's Intervision song contest in Moscow
- The event, revived by President Putin, had 23 countries participating
- It came three years after Russia 's ban from Eurovision due to its invasion of Ukraine