On the lead up to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, which is been held in Turin, we are looking back at the countries participating in the Contest and their histories – past and present. Today we continue with Ukraine’s story – in full.

Svetlana Loboda represented Ukraine at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, in Moscow, Russia. She participated with “Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl)”, finishing in 12th place and 76 points.

Alyosha represented Ukraine at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, in Oslo, Norway. She participated with “Sweet People”, finishing in 10th and last place, with 108 points.

Mika Newton represented Ukraine at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, in Dusseldorf, Germany. She participated with “Angel”, finishing in 4th place and 159 points.

Gaitana represented Ukraine at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, in Baku, Azerbaijan. She participated with “Be My Guest”, finishing in 15th place and 65 points.

Zlata Ognevich represented Ukraine at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden. She participated with “Gravity”, finishing in 3rd place and 214 points.

Mariya Yaremchuk represented Ukraine at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She participated with “Tick-Tock”, finishing in 6th place and 113 points.

All of us here at Eurovision Ireland are against the war in Ukraine. You can support the crisis via the British Red Cross, British-Ukrainian Aid, Kyiv Independent, Save the Children UK & UNICEF.

We will be back tomorrow with the third and final part of Ukraine’s Eurovision story. Let us know what you think about Ukraine and the Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below or on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages.

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland