One horrible fact is that Tvorchi, the group competing in 2023 got news that russia bombed their hometown shortly before their performance. Wouldn't surprise me if the russians did that on purpose.

so 2005 was about the Orange Revolution (mass protests over Ukraine's then very corrupt pro-Russian oligarch government) Verka before Eurovision was (and still is) very popular in Russia and Ukraine and is very beloved by the Eurofandom to this day. My personal winner for 2007 tbh Also some context for Ukraine's history in Eurovision - So before Russia's invasion and annexation of Crimea in 2014, they sent entries that were more on the "silly" side and from 2016 to now they've been more focused on making showcasing Ukrainian culture, especially since the war started in 2022. Their 2016 was actually partially in Crimean Tatar and about Jamala's grandma who as a child was deported from Crimea to Central Asia by the Soviet Union in 1944 and her sister (Jamala's great aunt) sadly died en route. It's not everyone's cup of tea music wise but it's a very beautiful song nonetheless.

Ukraine always does better when they send female powerful divas with amazing bangers. This is one of my favorites countries in the co test alongside with Sweden and Israel.

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤

The 2005 entry was about the Orange Revolution in Ukraine, big protest against mass coruption and influence of Russia (therefore the chains). The 2007 entry is mocking Russia, Lasha Tumbai sounds like Russia Goodbye. The comedian behind the act was banned entry into Russia.

The 2019 withdrawal was due to a controversy regarding Maruv scheduling concerts in Russia. The Ukrainian broadcaster wanted her to sign a contract which forbid her to hold concerts in Russia among other things, which she refused. When it was clear Maruv was out, the runner-up and third place-finisher in the national final also rejected the offer to represent Ukraine. In 2022 there was also a disqualification over a Russia-related controversy. Kalush Orchestra was the runner-up, but the national final winner Alina Pash was accused of entering Crimea from Russian territory which was against the rules (she later admitted to forging her travel documents).

gotta agree outside of Scandinavia Ukraine is probably the most consistent with sending good acts

Thank you for your reaction! Love from Ukraine

Where is Eurovosion Queen Verka Serduchka?

Really enjoying these videos! Can't wait for the next

You missed 2007 (2nd place), 2015, 2018 and 2021 (5th place). You either don't show anything at all or you show everything. Shame on you!

Тут приймаємо , там спостувуємо, а тут гідні перемоги😂

"Teresa & Maria" by alyona alyona & Jerry Heil. And "Zenit" by Onuka. Try.

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Thanks for your review, Kev.Please make video for Italy.. This country is also a powerhouse of Eurovision alongside with Sweden and Ukraine.

❤Queen

Glory Ukraine !!!

🇺🇦 💛💙👍

❤KRYLATA

Glory to UKRAINIAN HEROES. Freedom above all else

пропустить Сердючку и Тину Кароль... ??? нуну

Ukraine is the only country that got their worst results when they are hosting contest. 2005(19) and 2017(24)

I like Ukraine but they’re usually having political problems. Usually not their fault but it’s pretty constant.

Last 2 wins were sooo political both cause of russian attacks