The President expressed confidence that next year the competition will be held in Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the Kalush Orchestra on winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 . The politician thanked the performers of the track “Stefania” and all the countries that voted for the Ukrainians. The head of state expressed hope that one day the competition will take place in free Mariupol.
“Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe! Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision! For the third time in its history. And I believe – not the last. We will do our best to one day host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt! Thank you for winning the Kalush Orchestra and everyone who voted for us! I am sure that our victorious chord in the battle with the enemy is not far off, “the president said in a statement.
It will be recalled that during the performance in the final of “Eurovision-2022” Kalush Orchestra has called for the release of Azovstal defenders.
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