World leaders congratulate Ukraine and Kalush Orchestra on Eurovision victory
Leaders of states, and the President of the European Commission and the head of the European Council reacted to the victory of Ukrainians at Eurovision 2022″ in Turin, Italy. They talked about how they were struck by the composition and admired the courage of the participants, noting that everyone wanted Ukraine to win and now all of Europe is celebrating it. They wrote about this on their pages in social networks. – Shchiri vіtannya, – the head of the European Council began his message in Ukrainian. “I will come to you on broken roads. I wish Eurovision next year to be held in Kyiv in a free and united Ukraine,” wrote Charles Michel. Wishing that next year's #Eurovision can be hosted! Wishing that next year's #Eurovision can be hosted in Kyiv in a free and united Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/HHJEk3kxlM — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) May 14, 2022 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wrote about the emotion that the song performed by the Kalush Orchestra caused. – Your song won our hearts tonight. We celebrate your victory around the world. EU with you. Next year in Kyiv – in free Ukraine. I'll be there, she said. Congratulations #KalushOrchestra and Ukraine for winning #Eurovision Tonight your song won our heart. We are celebrating your victory all over the world. The EU is with you. pic.twitter.com/SVdx8NISVN — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 14, 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Ukraine on the victory and assured of his support: – “This is a vivid reflection not only of your talent, but also of your unwavering support for your freedom struggle,” he wrote. Congratulations to Ukraine for winning the @Eurovision Song Contest 2022. It is a clear reflection of not just your talent, but of the unwavering support for your fight for freedom. Incredibly proud of @SamRyderMusic and how he brilliantly represented the UK tonight. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 14, 2022 British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace also responded to the victory of the Ukrainians: – Good night! Well done! All our thoughts are with you,” he wrote. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Good night. well done. All our thoughts are with you! — Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) May 14, 2022 – Let this be just one win out of many this year. Love always wins, truth always wins. Europe is with you, our hearts are with you,” Lithuanian President Nausėda wrote. Congratulations to #Ukraine 🇺🇦 on winning #Eurovision2022 today! May this be just one victory of many this year. Love always wins, always wins. Europe is with you, our hearts are with you. Slava Ukraini! 🇱🇹❤️🇺🇦 — Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) May 14, 2022 Head of Estonia Karis assured in his congratulations that Europeans are looking forward to Eurovision next year in Ukraine. Europeans have voted, Iooking forward to see the next festival in 🇺🇦 — Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) May 14, 2022 Kalush Orchestra won the competition on the night of May 14-15 in Turin. The group entered the stage at number 12. After the performance, the team called in English to help Ukraine, save Mariupol and Azovstal. The collective team received the most points – 631 (192 from the jury and 439 from the audience). In second place is the UK (466), and in third – Spain (459 points).
Italians, what a great show, grazie!
