The organizers of the competition will apply to the United Kingdom, which took second place in this year's competition.
The international song contest ” Eurovision-2023 “ will not take place in Ukraine. This is stated in an official statement of the European Language Union (EBU).
According to tradition, the right to host “Eurovision” passes to the country that won the competition last year. However, this requires compliance with several conditions, including the safety of all participants and spectators.
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In connection with the war waged in Ukraine by Russia, the EBU has assessed the extent to which our country will be able to host “Eurovision-2023”. The decision-making process was carried out with the participation of “Public”, as well as outside experts, including security.
After an objective analysis, the Eurovision Board, with deep regret, concluded that, given the current circumstances, the security and operational guarantees required by the broadcaster to conduct, organize and produce the Eurovision Song Contest in accordance with the Eurovision Rules, cannot be fulfilled by the broadcaster. .
The EBU would like to thank the Public for their sincere cooperation and dedication to studying all scenarios within a few weeks of the Kalush Orchestra's victory on May 14 in Turin, and to share their sadness and disappointment that next year's competition did not can be held in Ukraine, “the statement said.
The organizers also noted that negotiations are currently underway with the British Air Force Corporation on holding “Eurovision-2023”. The representative of the United Kingdom took second place in this year's competition. strong>, who at the end of his speech called to help Ukraine and save Azovstal. The group received 631 points, while 439 points were given by the audience.
The victory of our country means that Ukraine has the right to hold next year's contest.
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