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Matt Roper & Jessica Gibb

Ukraine Eurovision contestant wrote song as tribute to mum before Russian invasion

Oleh Psyuk has told how he wrote Ukraine’s Eurovision song as a tribute to his mum, before the Russian bombs started falling.

But now the track, Stefania, has taken on a new meaning, helping millions of brave Ukrainians and becoming an anthem in their war-ravaged land.

Ukraine ’s entry for tonight's Eurovision Song Contest is already winning hearts around Europe with many predicting a landslide victory for Oleh’s band with Ihor Didenchuk and MC Kilimmen, Kalush Orchestra.

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