“We will do everything possible to host the contest in Mariupol”
(ANSA) – TURIN, MAY 15 – “Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe”. Thus the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a post on his Facebook page, greeted the victory of his country at Eurovision.
“Next year Ukraine will host the contest for the third time in history. We will do everything possible to make Mariupol the host city,” adds Zelensky.
The EU leaders greet on Twitter the victory of the Kalush Orchestra and Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.
“Your song won our hearts tonight.
We celebrate your victory around the world. The EU is with you “, writes the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.” The hope is that next year’s Eurovision can be hosted in Kiev in a free and united Ukraine “, adds the prime minister European Charles Michel, also quoting some lines from the winning song, ‘Stefania’: “I will always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed.” A congratulatory message also arrives from the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell : “Long live the music! Long live Europe! Glory to Ukraine! “.
(ANSA).