Ukraine came not only in first place, but to show that they probably prepared the hardest out of all of Europe. Every day in the shelter, every day under fire, it was very difficult for us." - Erika Kolesnichenko on the final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The singer took the 9th place, and received 106 points from the friends and the audience. She thanked the Ukrainians for their support and noted that she was proud of her team.

Ukraine came not only in first place, but to show that they probably prepared the hardest out of all of Europe. Every day in the shelter, every day under fire, it was very difficult for us." - Erika Kolesnichenko on the final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The singer took the 9th place, and received 106 points from the friends and the audience. She thanked the Ukrainians for their support and noted that she was proud of her team.