TURIN •
After 80 days of fighting that has forced millions from their homes, brought ruin to cities and towns across Ukraine's east and killed tens of thousands, the band won an emotional victory for Ukraine with a performance of Stefania, a rousing, anthemic song.
Written to honour the mother of the group's frontman, Oleh Psiuk, the song has been reinterpreted during the war as a tribute to Ukraine as a motherland. It includes lyrics that roughly translate to, “You can't take my willpower from me, as I got it from her” and “I'll always find my way home, even if the roads are destroyed”.
After Psiuk performed the song last Saturday night, he put his hand to his heart and shouted: “I ask for all of you, please help Ukraine." Europe's voters listened, giving the band 631 votes to win, far ahead of Sam Ryder of Britain, who took second place with 466 votes.
Winners are determined based on votes from national juries and viewers at home.
Psiuk's mother had texted him after the win to say she loved him "and she was proud”, he said at a media conference after the contest at which he thanked everyone who had voted for the group.
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