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Ukraine’s Eurovision victors raise $900,000 for military by unloading prize

The cash will be utilized to purchase the PD-2 robot framework for the Ukrainian military, which incorporates three airplanes and a ground control station.

Ukraine’s Eurovision victors, Kalush Orchestra, have raised $900,000 (£713,000) for the country’s military by unloading their prize.

During the challenge, the band’s melody Stefania got an immense demonstration of help from the remainder of the landmass following Russia’s intrusion of Ukraine.

Kalush Orchestra sold the gem receiver they got in a Facebook closeout facilitated by Ukrainian TV moderator Serhiy Prytula on Sunday.

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Ukraine's eurovision victors raise $900,000 for military by unloading prize

The cash will be utilized to purchase the PD-2 robot framework for the Ukrainian military, which incorporates three airplanes and a ground control station, Mr Prytula said.

The triumphant bid of 500 Ethereums – esteemed at $900,000 or £713,000 – was set by WhiteBit, an European digital currency trade that says it has multiple million clients.

Offers were acknowledged in both digital forms of money and conventional monetary standards.

The sale was joined by a wager for lead vocalist Oleh Psiuk’s unique pink container cap, with tickets evaluated at €5 each.

Mr Prytula said the pool had raised an additional a $370,000 (£293,000) for the Ukrainian military, with in excess of 31,000 individuals from 56 nations participating.

Kalush Orchestra had been out on the roads warding off Russian aggressors only weeks prior to making that big appearance in Turin – rather than practicing for the greatest presentation of their lives.

Following their success, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy resistant promised that following year’s challenge will be held in Mariupol. The city is as of now predominantly in Russian hands.

The gathering later delivered a sensational video of their melody set against pictures from a few urban communities close to Kyiv – Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka and Hostomel.

Youngsters were shown being done from besieged structures by ladies wearing battle gear.

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