Ukraine's Eurovision pop duo Tvorchi join a campaign to 'free the Hawkei' — an Australian-made light armoured vehicle Kyiv hopes to use to in its fight against Russia.
abc.net.au/news/ukraine-eurovision-due-joins-campaign-for-australian-hawkeis/102351344Ukraine's Eurovision stars Tvorchi have called on Australia for more help to fortify the country's "heart of steel", renewing calls for Australian-made Hawkei fighting vehicles.
"Your Bushmasters have been helping our defenders on the front line, and we know that you have something else to help our cause — Hawkeis.The pop duo made their plea after placing seventh with their song Heart of Steel in the Eurovision finals in Liverpool last weekend,Ukraine has been lobbying Australia to provide Hawkei tactical vehicles for months, hoping to build on the success its military has found using Australian Bushmaster vehicles.
"This state of the art air defence system is already in use in Ukraine and proves to be a game changer in defending Ukrainian cities and civilians from aerial attacks."Ukraine's campaign to "free the Hawkeis" has included public rallies around the country in recent weeks aimed to build public pressure.
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