Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc wins Russia's Intervision song contest
Published: 9/21/2025

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc wins Russia's Intervision song contest in Moscow, competing against 23 countries including China and India. Hosted by President Vladimir Putin, the competition aims to rival Eurovision. Despite controversy, with US rep Vassy withdrawing due to political pressure, Putin hopes Intervision will become a global favorite event. Ukraine's foreign ministry criticizes the contest as Russian propaganda whitewashing aggressive policies.