Ukraine beats Eurovision: “Our music beats Europe”, says Zhelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hailed his country’s Eurovision victory in conjunction with the Russian invasion, writing on his Facebook page: “Our courage attracts the world, our music conquers the world. ‘Europe”.

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“For the third time in its history. And, I hope, not the last. We will do everything we can to welcome Eurovision participants and guests one day in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.” Free, peaceful, rebuilt! ” He said.

“Thank you for the success of the Kalush Band and everyone who voted for us! I hope our successful choir in the war against the enemy is not far off. Glory to Ukraine! “, Wrote the head of state again.

The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, which mixed hip-hop and traditional music with the song “Stefania”, scored 631 points more than the British Sam Ryder and his title “Space Man” (466 points) and the Spanish singer’s Channel Slow Mo (466 points). 459 points. , During an evening organized in Turin, Italy.