Ukraine Reveals Its Jury Lineup for Eurovision 2026

Who Will Judge for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026?

According to Главком: Ukraine has announced the seven-member national jury for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna. For the first time since 2022, jury votes will once again count in the semi-finals. The jury's scores make up 50% of a country's final result, underscoring their crucial role in determining the winner. Commentators Timur Miroshnychenko and alyona alyona revealed the lineup during the final broadcast.

The national jury includes:

• Singer Victoria Niro
• Sound producer Ihor Kyrylenko
• Singer Klavdia Petrivna
• Lead singer of Druha Rika, Valeriy Kharchyshyn
• Artist Yevhen Kot
• Musician and co-founder of Ziferblat, Valentyn Leshchynskyi
• TV presenter Anna Sviridova

Updated Rules and Results

Under Eurovision's revised rules, each country's national jury must consist of seven professionals, with at least two members under the age of 25. This change aims to ensure a broader range of perspectives and opinions in the scoring process.

Ukraine's representative at Eurovision 2026, singer Leleka, performed seventh in the final with the song "Ridnym" and finished in ninth place. Switzerland awarded Ukraine the maximum 12 points from its national jury. The votes from Ukraine were announced live from Kyiv by Danyil Leshchynskyi, lead singer of Ziferblat-the same band that represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2025 with "Bird of Pray" and also placed ninth.

Ukraine's continued strong performance at the contest reflects the dedication of both its artists and its professional jury.

This year's jury lineup highlights Ukraine's push to integrate young professionals into the music industry, a move that could shape the contest's future. Restoring jury votes to the semi-finals reinforces the value of expert evaluation, potentially altering the competitive dynamics of Eurovision. Leleka's performance of "Ridnym" further demonstrates the ongoing growth of Ukraine's music scene on the international stage.

As Ukraine prepares for Eurovision 2026, the impact of its recent performances cannot be overlooked. Following Leleka's impressive showing, which secured a spot in the semi-finals, the nation is poised to continue its strong tradition in the competition. For a closer look at how Leleka captivated audiences and secured a commendable position, check out our coverage of her standout performance in the semi-final.