Pro-Russian scandal at Eurovision 2025

Pro-Russian scandal at Eurovision 2025: Ireland to perform song about Soviet dog Laika

Ireland's choice to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 sparked a storm of reaction online. The nation selected a song dedicated to the legendary Soviet dog Laika, written by a Russian author. This decision drew sharp criticism.

Many social media users expressed dissatisfaction, noting that after selecting candidates with ambiguous political views, Ireland is now presenting a song that they believe carries the propagandistic ideology of the Soviet Union.

"How is this possible? First they sent a Hamas fan, and now a Russian song about a dog that Soviet scientists tortured to death?" — critics ask.

The song, written by a Russian female author, expresses nostalgic sentiments towards the Soviet era. Some listeners perceive it as sustaining Soviet propaganda.