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The frontman from Kalush Orchestra who won last night's Eurovision song contest has kissed his girlfriend goodbye and joined the frontline in Ukraine's war against Russia.
Oleg Psiuk, the frontman of the folk rap group, was pictured embracing his girlfriend Oleksandra outside his hotel in Turin, Italy today as he left to defend Ukraine from President Vladimir Putin.
Last night, President Zelensky vowed to hold Eurovision in Mariupol next year after an outpouring of support from the European public propelled Ukraine to victory.
The war-torn nation ended on 631 points while the UK finished second with 466 points. Spain finished third with 459 with Sweden fourth on 438.
Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to hail the victory - and even vowed to hold next year's competition in Mariupol, despite the city being besieged by Russian forces.
The frontman from Kalush Orchestra who won last night's Eurovision song contest has kissed his girlfriend goodbye and joined the frontline in Ukraine's war against Russia.
Oleg Psiuk, the frontman of the folk rap group, was pictured embracing his girlfriend Oleksandra outside his hotel in Turin, Italy today as he left to defend Ukraine from President Vladimir Putin
He said: 'Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe. Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision.
'For the third time in its history and, I believe, not the last. We will do our best to one day host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt.
'I thank the Kalush Orchestra for this victory and everyone who gave us your votes. I am sure that the sound of victory in the battle with the enemy is not far off. Glory to Ukraine.'
Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine stand on the stage after winning the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest at Palaolimpico arena, in Turin
The Eurovision results are a defiant message to Vladimir Putin as Ukraine's success was followed by a stunning second place for the UK.
Britain, a staunch ally of Zelensky's Ukraine during the Russian invasion, almost pulled off a shock win after leading for most of the night, before being pipped at the end.
In contrast, Germany and France, whose leaders have come under criticism for not being tough enough on Russia's aggression, were the two last placed nations in this year's contest.
Winners folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra
