Zelensky congratulates his country on its Eurovision victory and promises to host the competition next year in MARIUPOL, after an outpouring of support from across Europe propelled them to victory in a defiant message to Putin, placing the UK in second place and leaving France and Germany in last place.

President Zelensky has promised that next year’s Eurovision will be held in Mariupol, after an outpouring of support from the European people propelled Ukraine to victory, with Britain’s Sam Ryder finishing a surprise second.

Britain unexpectedly won the jury vote and led for the majority of the night before Ukraine received a massive 439 points in the public vote.

The war-torn country received 631 points, while the United Kingdom received 466. Spain came in third with 459 points, while Sweden came in fourth with 438.

Despite the city being besieged by Russian forces, Volodymyr Zelensky was eager to praise the victory and even promised to organize next year’s championship in Mariupol.

‘Our boldness impresses the world, and our music conquers Europe,’ he remarked. Ukraine will host Eurovision next year.’ For the third and, I hope, not the last time in its history. We will do all possible to host Eurovision contestants and guests in Ukrainian Mariupol one day. Rebuilt, free, and quiet.

‘I appreciate the Kalush Group and everyone who voted for us for our triumph. I’m confident that success in the struggle with the adversary is not far away. Ukraine deserves praise.

The Eurovision results send a bold message to Vladimir Putin, with Ukraine’s victory followed by the UK’s astonishing second place.

Britain, a firm ally of Zelensky’s Ukraine throughout the Russian invasion, came close to pulling off a surprise victory after leading for the majority of the night before being beaten at the finish. Germany and France, on the other hand, came in last position in this year’s competition after their leaders were chastised for not being harsh enough on Russia’s actions.

Kalush Orchestra, the winners, performed an emotive rendition of their song Stefania, which has become a war anthem for Ukraine during the invasion.

‘Thank you for supporting Ukraine,’ the band declared as they accepted the coveted trophy. This triumph belongs to all Ukrainians. Ukraini Slava.’

Despite losing out on a stunning victory, Sam Ryder of the United Kingdom finished second, the best performance for the United Kingdom in 20 years. Graham Norton, who hosted the tournament on BBC One, said, “This may be a red letter moment.” I’m delighted for him, the United Kingdom, and, as a result, the BBC, who have worked tirelessly to improve our condition.’

The 32-year-old Tik Tok actor wowed the audience with a one-piece suit covered with beads and pearls. When Ryder won the national jury vote with 283 points, he overcame out favorites European nation and Sweden.

During the closure, he came to fame by covering songs on TikTok, amassing a 12 million-strong following and catching the attention of worldwide stars such as Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys.

In the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their country, Kalush Orchestra was the favorite to win, with Russia and Belarus barred from competing.

Following their earlier performance, frontman Oleg Psiuk used the massive worldwide audience to make an impassioned plea to release combatants trapped beneath a large steel mill in Mariupol, Ukraine’s southern port city. ‘I implore you all to assist Ukraine, Mariupol. ‘Right now, help Azovstal,’ he urged.

‘Indeed, this is not a battle, but any victory is really crucial for us today,’ Zelenskyy added earlier. So let’s get behind our team. Ukraine, praise be!’

In the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their country, Kalush Orchestra was the favorite to win, with Russia and Belarus barred from competing. Following their earlier performance, frontman Oleg Psiuk used the massive worldwide audience to make an impassioned plea to release combatants trapped beneath a large steel mill in Mariupol, Ukraine’s southern port city. ‘I implore you all to assist Ukraine, Mariupol. ‘Right now, help Azovstal,’ he urged. ‘Indeed, this is not a battle, but any victory is really crucial for us today,’ Zelenskyy added earlier. So let’s get behind our team. Ukraine, praise be!’

‘Stefania,’ a song composed by the band as a tribute to the frontman’s mother, has become a war cry since Russia’s incursion on February 24.

In light of the war, frontman Oleh Psiuk’s words ‘I’ll always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed’ are claimed to have taken on a new significance.

The all-male band, which consists of six members, was granted special permission to leave the country in order to promote Ukraine and Ukrainian culture at the music competition. One of the original members stayed to fight, and the rest intend to return once the competition is finished. The ensemble thanked everyone for their support at the end of the performance, which included break-dancing. ‘We weren’t sure they’d make it, but they did,’ said Graham Norton, who hosted the competition on BBC One once again. Their commentator didn’t make it, and he’s reporting from a bomb bunker.’

The ensemble was founded in 2019 by Oleh Psiuk, a rapper, Ihor Didenchuk, a multi-instrumentalist, and Vlad Kurochka, a dancer.

During the performance, fellow Icelandic folk band Systur, who played the ballad Meo Haekkandi Sol, said, “This is for Ukraine, we love you.” The final began with an energetic performance by Czech Republic’s We Are Domi singing Lights Off, complete with strobe lighting and projections of Michelangelo’s sculpture of David.

The Rasmus, a rock band from Finland, opened the show with a powerful rendition of Jezebel, ripping their shirts off mid-show.

Marius Bear from Switzerland performed a raw rendition of his track Boys Do Cry against a simple backdrop of lighting, while Alvan and Ahez from France had fire on stage to perform their track Fulenn. Subwoolfer from Norway dressed up as yellow wolves and sang Give That Wolf A Banana while performing a synchronized dance number.

Rosa Linn, Armenia’s representative, gave an emotional performance of her song Snap on a stage with a bed, lamp, and chair that appeared to be wrapped in white toilet paper. Subwoolfer from Norway wore yellow wolf costumes and sang Give That Wolf A Banana while doing a synchronized dance sequence.

Rosa Linn, Armenia’s representative, performed her song Snap on a stage covered in white toilet paper, complete with a bed, light, and chair. Subwoolfer from Norway dressed up as yellow wolves and performed a synchronized dance number while singing Give That Wolf A Banana.

Rosa Linn, Armenia’s representative, performed her song Snap on a stage with a bed, lamp, and chair that appeared to be wrapped in white toilet paper. This year, Russia was barred from competing due to its invasion of Ukraine, a move organizers said was intended to keep politics out of the competition that promotes diversity and friendship among nations. Iryna Lasiy, a Ukrainian music fan, said she felt global support for her country during the war, and not just for the music.

Back in Ukraine, in the battered northeastern city of Kharkiv, Kalush Orchestra’s participation in the competition is seen as providing the country with yet another platform to gain international support. ‘The entire country is rising, and the entire world is behind us.’ Julia Vashenko, a 29-year-old teacher, said, “This is extremely nice.”

‘I believe that wherever there is Ukraine now and there is an opportunity to talk about the war, we should talk,? said Alexandra Konovalova, a 23-year-old Kharkiv make-up artist. ‘Any competitions are important now because they inform people about what is going on.’