KALUSH, Ukraine, Could 15 (Reuters) – Residents of Kalush mentioned on Sunday they had been in “seventh heaven,” leaping and rejoicing after a band from the western Ukrainian metropolis gained the Eurovision Tune Contest over the weekend.
The Kalush Orchestra gained Eurovision with their entry “Stefania”, browsing a wave of public help to say an emotional victory that was welcomed by the nation’s president. learn extra
“With all my soul, all my love, I like my Kalush. My spouse and I’ve been watching till 1 a.m. And we had been completely satisfied to win. I used to be leaping. I used to be in seventh heaven,” mentioned Petro Yugan, a 74-year-old resident of Kalush.
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“However I additionally need us to finish the battle as quick as potential, and it could be an excellent larger victory.”
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, now in its third month, has claimed hundreds of civilian lives, despatched tens of millions of Ukrainians fleeing and lowered cities to rubble.
Moscow calls its actions a “particular navy operation” to disarm Ukraine and shield it from fascists. Ukraine and the West say the fascist allegation is baseless and that the battle is an unprovoked act of aggression.
Over the weekend, Russia pummeled positions within the east of Ukraine on Sunday, searching for to encircle Ukrainian forces within the battle for Donbas. learn extra
Within the Eurovision contest, Ukraine was in fourth place based mostly on jury voting however claimed victory with a report tally in viewer voting in an occasion that options 40 nations.
“I had little question that they might win,” Andriy Pashyn, 28, mentioned.
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Writing in Melbourne by Lidia Kelly; enhancing by Jonathan Oatis
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