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Eurovision Song Contest entrant Kalush Orchestra has qualified for Saturday's grand final in Turin, Italy.
On Tuesday night, the Kalush Orchestra and nine other countries advanced to the second semi-final.
This year's Grand Prix in Italy's northern city is dominated by Ukrainian singers and their song "Stefania."
On Tuesday, 17 artists worldwide competed in the first semi-final.
Since the beginning of the armed conflict, the band has been outspoken in its social media support for Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion.
Russia and Belarus have been barred from this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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