Volodymyr Zelensky cheers on Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in Eurovision

Ukrainian folk-rap band Kalush Orchestra went viral for his or her smash hit, "Stefania."
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Not even an ongoing battle can preserve President Volodymyr Zelensky from cheering on Ukraine’s champion within the Eurovision Track Contest.

“Very quickly within the ultimate of Eurovision the continent and the entire world will hear our native phrase,” Zelensky stated in a brief video posted to his social media pages Saturday because the competitors received underway.

“I imagine that, ultimately, this phrase can be ‘Victory!'” he added — urging viewers to forged their votes for Kalush Orchestra, Ukraine’s consultant within the 66-year-old worldwide competitors.

The hybrid folk-rap band is closely favored to win for “Stefania,” a tribute to frontman Oleh Psiuk’s mom.

The long-running musical extravaganza has pitted acts representing the nations of the European Broadcast Union in a head-to-head battle of the bands since 1956.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s cheering for Kalush Orchestra’s “victory” within the Eurovision Track Contest.

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A Ukrainian flag is posted subsequent to a destroyed condo constructing in Borodianka, Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is blissful to listen to extra individuals are listening to his nation’s music.

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This yr’s present, in Turin, Italy, noticed 40 nations preventing for the coveted glass microphone.

The competitors is understood for its over-the-top staging — and for launching the careers of superstars like ABBA and Celine Dion.