Overview

• The final at Live Arena on September 20 named Vietnam’s Dyk Fuk the winner, with Kyrgyz trio Nomad second and Qatar’s Dana Al‑Mir third.
• Russia’s entrant Shaman performed ninth with the song “Прямо по сердцу” and asked the jury not to score his act.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said attempts to derail the event by pressuring participants failed, as authorities reported tight security around the venue.
• RIA Novosti reported that U.S. singer Vassy did not perform after alleged political pressure from Australia, while the United States remained represented on the jury by Joe Lynn Turner.
• Organizers announced Saudi Arabia will host the 2026 contest, following a state-backed relaunch that drew artists from more than 20 countries.