The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine loomed over the prestigious contest in Texas, named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who won a victory in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Ukraine Is Ruled Out of Staging Eurovision in 2023.
The New York Times – Music:
The Eurovision Song Contest’s organizers said on Friday that Russia’s invasion meant Ukraine could not stage next year’s event.
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Moscow Court Orders Brittney Griner Held in Jail for Another 18 Days
The New York Times – Sports:
The American basketball star was arrested in February in a Russian airport amid tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and attempts to win her release have repeatedly failed.
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U.S. Open Will Allow Russian and Belarusian Tennis Players to Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
The move leaves Wimbledon as the only Grand Slam tournament to bar Russians and Belarusians in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Brittney Griner’s Team Meets With U.S. State Department Over Her Detainment
The New York Times – Sports:
Members of the Phoenix Mercury were encouraged to continue their public campaign for the W.N.B.A. star’s release from Russia, where the U.S. government has said she has been “wrongfully detained.”
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Russian and Ukrainian Pianists Meet in Texas at Cliburn Competition
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine looms over the prestigious contest named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who was a symbol for art transcending global politics.
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How to Watch the Ukraine-Wales World Cup Playoff Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A European playoff on Sunday is a winner-take-all affair for Ukraine, a nation at war, and Wales, which hasn’t been the tournament since 1958.
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The New York Butcher Offering Smoked Meats and Support for Ukraine
The New York Times – Travel:
The East Village Meat Market has prepared kielbasa, stuffed cabbage and more comforts of Eastern Europe for over 50 years.
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Ukraine Is One Game Away From the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Competing for a place in a World Cup already comes with pressure, but Ukraine’s players have not shied away from what getting there would mean to a country under siege. They’re one game away.