Ukraine will host Eurovision after it defeats Russia, says 2022 winner

Tymofii Muzychuk, of Kalush Orchestra, urges world ‘not to keep silent’ about invasion as Liverpool hosts Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine

Ukraine will “definitely” host Eurovision after “victory in this war” against Russia, a member of 2022 Eurovision winner, Kalush Orchestra, has said ahead of their performance in Liverpool this weekend.

Tymofii Muzychuk, a musician who forms part of the Ukrainian rap and folk group, said the band were grateful the UK had taken over Eurovision hosting duties while the country remained under attack from Russia.