Ukrainian favorites at the Eurovision Song Contest break rules and make political statement: “Europe, help us! Help Mariupol, help Azovstal” | Eurovision songfestival

Kalush Orchestra, who according to the bookmakers have the best chance of winning, concluded their performance with an urgent appeal: “Europe, help us. Help Ukraine, help Mariupol and help Azovstel immediately!” The Song Contest normally has an apolitical character, but the Ukrainian favorites decided to ignore this rule for once.

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