"This principle prohibits the possibility of making political or similar statements as part of the contest.", saying he was"disappointed" by the move, but suggested there are no plans to ask the EBU to change its mind.
The song - which mixes rap with elements of Ukrainian folk music - is an immediate reminder of lives lost in the war and the Ukrainian traditions under threat. "We have all sorts of different musical genres in our country, Ukraine is rich in different varieties of music."Kalush Orchestra on their hopes for Eurovision 2023Eleven Ukrainian artists will perform in the ceremony itself, with Ukrainian motifs and the Ukrainian identity playing a central role throughout the night.