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Ukraine in Eurovision Grand Final

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EUROVISION Song Contest favourites Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra have been voted through to the Grand Final following a tense semi-final in Turin, Italy.

They are among 10 countries which have been confirmed to compete at the final on Saturday after acts from 17 countries took to the stage on Tuesday to fight for a place.

Norway, Switzerlan­d, Armenia, Iceland, Lithuania, Portugal, Greece, Moldova and Netherland­s have also been voted through.

However, this means for the acts from Albania, Latvia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark and Austria their Eurovision journey ends here.

The Ukrainian act delivered an energetic performanc­e of their song, Stefania, while dressed in elaborate outfits in traditiona­l patterns to secure a place in the final.

At the end of the performanc­e the folk-rap group thanked everyone for supporting Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

 ?? ?? Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine perform during the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy
Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine perform during the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy

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