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UK to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine

Ukraine had gained the right to host the coming edition after winning this year's competition [File: Luca Bruno/AP Photo]

The Eurovision contest, the world’s largest live music event, is going to be hosted by the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine next year due to safety concerns, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said.

Monday’s decision comes as Ukraine, which had gained the right to host the competition after winning this year, is fighting a military invasion launched by Russia in late February.

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