Ukraine faces large fine after Russia Eurovision row - EBU

A policeman stands next to an entrance to the Eurovision Village, an official fan zone for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, in central Kiev, Ukraine, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Broadcasting Union said on Thursday that Ukraine faced a large fine due to severe delays in the organisation of May's Eurovision song contest in Kiev and a lack of cooperation with the EBU over the participation of a Russian artist.

"As a result of this, attention was drawn away from the competition and the brand reputation of the Eurovision Song Contest was endangered," the EBU said in a statement.