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Ukraine to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Kyiv, May 17 (UNI/Sputnik) Ukraine is planning to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and will be choosing the city for the event in the future, Ukrainian Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko said.
"I assume that a discussion will take place [concerning the venue for next year's Eurovision]. I think we should focus on the fact that the contest will be held in Ukraine. Some have begun to call for backup venues. No. It is 100% [going to be in Ukraine]. Where exactly, in rebuilt Mariupol or another city, the parties will hold consultations," Tkachenko told the Ukraine 24 broadcaster.
On Sunday, a Ukrainian band won the Eurovision song contest with a performance in honor of Ukrainian mothers. The contest's non-transparent ranking system received criticism after a Romanian jury panel said they did not cast votes for Ukraine, contrary to what was shown in the final voice count. Several other countries came forward saying the voting was manipulated.
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