Ukraine duo Tvorchi’s Eurovision song inspired by soldiers who defended Mariupol

UKRAINE duo Tvorchi’s Eurovision song was inspired by soldiers who defended Mariupol as it was laid under siege, they revealed last night.

Jeffrey Kenny and Andrew Hutsuliak said Heart of Steel honoured those trapped at the Azovstal steel plant during bombardments.

Lead singer Jeffrey told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s about bravery — to keep going no matter how wounded and exhausted you are.

“It’s about unbreakable will, which makes you who you really are.”

Andrew added: “We wrote Heart of Steel when we saw a video of the defenders heroically standing at Azovstal.

“There was no fear or despair in their eyes. There was a fire burning there. We translated the emotions into music.”

They also thanked the UK for hosting the Eurovision final on Ukraine’s behalf.

Andrew said: “It really means a lot to us. We appreciate your continued support till our victory.”

The duo are raising money for neo-natal wards in Ukraine to cope with an upsurge in premature births as a result of Russia’s bloodbath invasion.