Ukraine’s symbolic victory

The clip of the group Kalush Orchestra was carefully produced and broadcast on the morning of Sunday May 15, the day after Ukraine’s victory at Eurovision. It was shot in the ruins of Boutcha, Borodyanka or Irpin. From the first images, war and its suffering are omnipresent. The singing competition has never, since its history, been so marked by international news. The traditional neutrality on stage seemed forgotten on Saturday. “Please help Ukraine”shouted a singer of the Ukrainian group.

The massive public vote shocked the Ukrainians present in the room. “We really have the support of all of Europe and the whole world, we are not alone. Thank you all”, expresses a woman. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also welcomed this victory. “Our courage impresses the world”, he said, assuring that Ukraine would host Eurovision next year. Russia, for its part, denounces a masquerade.