Azerbaijan appeared in awkward situation because of "disappearance" of Russia's votes in "Eurovision": The Times

YEREVAN, MAY 23, ARMENPRESS. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan have temporarily put aside actual issues, the 22-year old Karabakh war for instance, and underlined that they will try to find a way out from the critical situation regarding "Eurovision" international song contest. Azerbaijan has appeared in an extremely awkward situation because of this story. Baku seeks Russia's support in protracted Karabakh conflict and in the issues of global petroleum and gas market, as well as it strives to maintain favorable relations with its neighbor. As reports "Armenpress", English The Times newspaper stated this.

Among other things the columnist finds that both Russia and Azerbaijan have a very serious attitude towards "Eurovision" international song contest. Also the newspaper noted: "The EBU has already announced that they are not going to hold revision. It's possible that Lavrov will not leave this statement without reply."

The Grand Final of "Eurovision 2013" international song contest was broadcasted live in all participating countries. Viewers and professional juries in 39 participating countries participated in the voting. Viewers and professional juries each had a 50 percent stake in the outcome. The professional juries featured six members in each country. The televoting window was opened after all the songs have been performed.

26 wonderful acts sang their hearts out on stage, competing for the ultimate prize; the title of winner of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

However, there could be just one winner and that was Emmelie de Forest from Denmark who stormed to victory with 281 points!