Group leader Calus Orchestra after Eurovision victory returns to war

Psiuk, leader of the popular rap group, was photographed embracing his girlfriend Oleksandra outside the hotel in Turin, Italy, today (day), as he left to join Ukraine's defenders from the Russian invasion.

Dressed in his pink hat and with a backpack, Psiu's things settled in a taxi ready for departure for the airport.

Last night, President Zelensky pledged to hold Eurovision in Marioupol next year, after a great support from the European public pushed Ukraine towards victory.

The war-torn country ended with 631 points, while Great Britain finished second with 466 points. Spain finished third with 459, while Sweden was fourth with 438 points.

Volodymyr Zelensky rushed to welcome the victory and even vowed to hold next year's contest in Marioupol, despite the Russian forces surrounding the city, writes DailyMail.

Our background is impressed with the world, our music conquers Europe. Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision. For the third time in her history and, I guess, not last time. We will do everything we can to someday host Eurovision participants and guests in Marioupol, Ukraine. Free, peaceful, rebuilt. I thank Calous Orchestra for this victory and all those who gave us your votes. I'm sure the sound of victory in battle with the enemy is not far off. Glory to Ukraine”, the Ukrainian president said.

Eurovision results are a challenging message to Vladimir Putin, as Ukraine's success was followed by the United Kingdom.

Britain, a staunch Ukrainian ally during the Russian invasion, almost won a shocking victory after leading most of the night before being defeated in the end.

By contrast, Germany and France, whose leaders have been criticised for not being tough enough on Russia's aggression, were the last two countries placed in this year's race.

Speaking of the group's victory this evening through a direct press conference, singer Psyuk said: We want to thank everyone who voted for Ukraine that victory means a lot to us. This victory will raise souls and lead to more victories on all fronts.

Psiuk also said the group would celebrate their victory at Eurovision after the war, adding: People are being killed in war or fighting in war or losing their jobs in Ukraine, not really the best time for celebrations.

Our shield is under attack. We wanted to introduce our music to the world last night. I wrote the Eurovision song about my mother before the war, but then she started to get another meaning for different people. I am returning home after I conduct a volunteer organization that helps refugees with food, shelter, and medicine. I'm gonna keep doing this. We will wait for Eurovision in a newly built and happy Ukraine”, the band singer said.