Whether they were waving Serbia flags or sporting Moldova gear, guests at the Italian Embassy cared about more than home country loyalties.
is seen as a continentwide cry of support for Ukraine and a resounding condemnation of Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine first performed at Eurovision in 2003 and won in 2004 and 2016. Ahead of this year’s competition, Kalush Orchestra had to practice virtually before finally gathering safely in Lviv. On Saturday, Ukraine’s Eurovision commentator Timur MiroshnychenkoThis year marks perhaps the only time that war on European soil has come to significantly shape the show. A day after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, it was banned from participating the competition.
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