Ukraine-Russia war LIVE – Kaulsh Orchestra win Eurovision as Zelensky to ‘free Mariupol’ to host next year’s contest

UKRAINIAN band Kaulsh Orchestra won the Eurovision song contest for their song “Stefania” Saturday night in a popular vote. The band members, in their speech, urged millions of audience to help the country’s battle-hit regions. “Help Azovstal, right now,? Kalush Orchestrafront man, Oleg Psiuk said as he implored people to free hundreds of Ukrainian fighters trapped in the the steel mill. He also thanked the Ukrainian diaspora “and everyone around the world who voted for Ukraine. … The victory is very important to Ukraine. Especially this year.” Congratulating the band, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky also said the country “we will do our best” to host next year’s contest in a battle-hit Mariupol. “Ukrainian Mariupol,” he said, adding: “free, peaceful, rebuilt!” “I am sure our victorious chord in the battle with the enemy is not far off,” Mr Zelensky said. Follow our Russia-Ukraine live blog below for up-to-the-minute updates…