The new music video features scenes of war-ravaged Ukraine and women in combat gear.
was released hours after Kalush Orchestra brought Ukraine its third Eurovision win, pulling ahead of Britain in the grand finale thanks to a surge of popular votes from some of the estimated 200 million viewers from 40 participating countries.
But politics nevertheless entered into the fray, with Kalush frontman Oleh Psiuk ending his winning performance Sunday night with a plea from the stage: “I ask all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal right now!” he said, referring to the besieged steel plant in the strategic port city.
The video was clearly made before the band left Ukraine as it features band members and — presumably — actors performing in the rubble. Russians said the vote was ultimately political, but also showed that Kalush Orchestra and Ukraine had support.
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