The Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 will be held in St. Jakobshalle on Saturday 17 May, and the semi-finals on 13 and 15 May 2025.
Ukraine will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Switzerland. It was reported by Public Broadcasting.
Despite many discussions about the advisability of participating in the competition, the chairman of Public Broadcasting, Nikolai Chernototsky, believes that it is an important platform where the world will be reminded again of the war unleashed by Russia.
“It is an important platform for world communication. It is important that Ukraine does not leave the front pages of the world media, so that the world remembers the war that Russia has waged against us. Eurovision is an important cultural element diplomacy, and the Public will do everything to ensure that our country is presented in the best possible way,” he said.
Oksana Skibinskaya, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest, shares the same opinion. According to him, in 2022-2024, Ukrainians strongly declared themselves, so we should not miss this opportunity next year.
“Stefania and Teresa & Maria echoed loudly throughout Europe, reminding us of the strength of the Ukrainian spirit and the need to support Ukraine during the war. Today it is very important for us that Ukraine continues to be seen and heard , and our associated The messages are stronger and more insightful that Eurovision remains a platform where culture speaks not only through music, but also through powerful artistic images that can reach the people who may not be following the news,” he added.
It was previously reported that Cyprus has become the first country to announce its representative for Eurovision 2025.
Source: korrespondent
