Ukraine Wins Eurovision, Winner Goes Off To Fight In War Against Russia Day After
On May 15, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy, reported Al Jazeera. Stefania, the winning song, was sung in Ukrainian. The song was a tribute for band frontman Oleh Psiuk’s mother, reported Al Jazeera. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President said, “Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe!” The band’s frontman Oleh Psiuk kissed his girlfriend goodbye to join the frontline in Ukraine's ongoing war against Russia, reported mailonline. Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine on February 24. Thousands of people have been killed since the war began. Millions have fled Ukraine. Watch the video to know more.
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