On the lead up to the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi, we will be taking a look back at participating countries past and present. Today we continue our look back with Ukraine.

Sofia Rol represented Ukraine at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Valletta. Sofia Rol participated with “Planet Craves for Love”, finishing in 14th place and 30 points.

Anastasiya Baginska represented Ukraine at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Anastasiya Baginska participated with “Don’t Stop”, finishing in 7th place and 147 points.

Darina Krasnovetska represented Ukraine at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Minsk. Darina Krasnovetska participated with “Say Love”, finishing in 4th place and 182 points.

Sophia Ivanko represented Ukraine at the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Gliwice. Sophia Ivanko participated with “The Spirit of Music”, finishing in 15th place and 59 points.

Oleksandr Balabanov represented Ukraine at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Warsaw. Oleksandr Balabanov participated with “Vidkryvai (Open Up)”, finishing in 7th place and 106 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU