Ukraine was unable to host "its" Eurovision. Russia has been banned again due to the military invasion launched on its neighbor last year.
The rules prohibit any politicization of the contest. Behind the scenes, the BBC fears a cyberattack. Tvorchi climbed to 3rd place at the bookmakers, the one occupied until now by the French candidate La Zarra, now 7th. The group's title "Heart Of Steel" refers to confit. They say they were inspired by the strength and bravery of the defenders of Mariupol.