Zelenskyy Congratulates Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra On Winning Eurovision
Kyiv, May 15: Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelenskyy on Sunday congratulated the country’s Kalush Orchestra on winning the Eurovision song contest marking a symbolic victory in more than three months since Russian invasion.
In a Facebook post, the President said, “Our bravery is impressing the world, our music is conquering Europe! Next year Ukraine will host the Eurovision! For the third time in its history, and I am sure it won’t be the last. “We will try our best to host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt! Thank you Kalush Orchestra for winning and everyone who voted for us! I’m certain that we will conquer the enemy with a triumphant chord!”
According to CNN, following the band’s victory on Saturday frontman Oleg Psyuk said, “Thank you so much. Thank you for supporting Ukraine. This victory is for every Ukrainian. Glory to Ukraine!” At the end of band’s initial performance of their song “Stefania”, Psyuk said, “I ask all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol, help Azovstal, right now”.
According to CNN, the folk-rap group initially finished second in Ukraine’s national selection competition, but they were elevated after it emerged the initial winner had previously traveled to Russian-annexed Crimea. Eurovision was held in the Italy’s Turin city on May 10-14.
