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For a country that is under attack, Ukraine certainly doesn’t show it in their musical extravaganzas. Once again, Vidbir took place to allow Ukrainians to choose their entry for Eurovision.

Michael and Io review some of the songs that were beaten by Ziferblat in the final.

What does Ukraine have a steady supply of?

Who’s not quite sitting right?

Why are we shocked about it all?

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Playlist

KRYLATA – STAY TRUE

FIЇNKA – Культура [Culture]

KHAYAT – Honor

Маша Кондратенко – No Time to Cry

MOLODI – my sea

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