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Under normal circumstances, Ukrainian TV would broadcast the European Song Contest from a studio in Kyiv. But due to the war, producers moved the broadcast to a secret location underground. DW joined the crew on what was to be a very special night.
Kalush Orchestra has won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. The Ukrainian band was outside the top three after the vote from the event's judges, but it swept to victory thanks to overwhelming support from fans across Europe.
The Eurovision Song Contest is supposed to avoid politics, but this year Russia has been banned, and the clear favorite is sending a message against the invasion.