Ukraine has won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after the Kalush Orchestra racked up support across the continent with their performance of the folk-rap song Stefania.
In the weeks leading up to the competition, the band members had been on the streets fighting for the freedom of their country against Putin's Russian army.
Following their triumphant win, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Facebook to make the bold promise that next year's contest would be held in his country.
He wrote: "Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe. Next year, Ukraine will host Eurovision."
There was strong competition from the UK in the form of Sam Ryder, but not enough to take home the crown – the UK came in second, the first time the UK has been placed at the top of the contest in 20 years. Spain's SloMo took the third spot.
This was the 66th Eurovision song contest, held Saturday night in Turin Italy.
Congratulations Ukraine!
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— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 14, 2022
