The orchestra of the Scots Guard performed Stefania for the Independence Day of Ukraine

Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest with this song.

Great Britain continues to congratulate Ukraine on Independence Day. Thus, prime minister of the country Boris Johnson, as well as ambassador to our country Melinda Simmons addressed the people of our country. The orchestra of the Scots Guards, which is part of the Royal Corps of Army Music of Great Britain, joined in the greetings.

He performed his own version of the song Stefania, with which the Kalush Orchestra won Eurovision this year.

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Britain is one of the main allies of Ukraine in resisting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

We remind you that at the end of their performance in the final of the competition, the Kalush Orchesta were called to help Ukraine and save Azovstal. As a result, there were fears that the band could be disqualified, since political slogans are prohibited at Eurovision. At the same time, the European Broadcasting Union stated that it considers calls for peace and aid to Ukraine to be humanitarian, not political.

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The victory of the Ukrainian band at the contest means that our country has received the right to host Eurovision next year. At the same time, due to the risks associated with a full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the European Broadcasting Union decided to move the venue of the competition, in 2023 it will be held in Great Britain, but on behalf of Ukraine.

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Based on materials: ZN.ua

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