Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest in wave of goodwill following invasion by Russia

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra wins the Eurovision Song Contest amid a wave of sympathy for the nation following Russia's invasion

Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine's folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest, surfing a wave of goodwill from European nations to clinch the country's third win at the glitzy event.

The band's song"Stefania," written about the frontman's mother, beat competition from main rivals the United Kingdom and Spain at the competition in the Italian city of Turin.The event marked the first major cultural event in which Ukrainians have taken part since Russia invaded in February, and many in the audience waved Ukraine's blue and yellow national flag during the evening.

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