As Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in May, reminders of last year's winner, Ukraine, were never far from the spotlight.Ukrainian folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra claimed the 2022 trophy with their song "Stefania," inspired by the lead singer's mother. Under normal circumstances, Ukraine's victory would have meant the country hosting the 67th Eurovision Song Contest this year.But Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, allowed Britain, which placed second in last year's competition with Sam Ryder's "Space Man," to host it in the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool instead.…READ FULL ARTICLE
