The distinctive crystal microphone was auctioned on Facebook and funds were used to buy drones for Ukraines military.
Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil reflected on the significance of Kalush Orchestras Eurovision victory that same year.
Alyona said: For Ukraine, it was very important because it was [about] attention.
Ukraine’s Eurovision entry Alyona Alyona (right) and Jerry HeilPhoto, courtesy: Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil
We have [to deal with] a lot of propaganda.
The song was created in a studio in Kyiv while war raged outside.
Alyona said: The circumstances that we have in Ukraine, they are a part of this song.
What comes, comes.
Its the new reality.
One of Europes most celebrated female rappers, Alyona is clearly politically active.
In a Utopian world, said Alyona, but we dont know what comes next.
Maybe in the west of Ukraine it would be possible.
But our air space is not closed, and people are afraid of coming.
Heil said: Our message is not to make people fight, but to unite and help each other.
The pairs song includes the line, Soon it will be over.
