The last 24 hours were the most emotional in my life. I won a fair victory in the National preselection for Eurovision-2019, having received the maximum support from the viewers and a high ball from the jury members. But now they want to take away our victory. I am Ukrainian, I love my country and I am proud that I will represent Ukraine in Tel Aviv at the international Eurovision Song Contest - 2019, despite the fact that within a day I received offers from three different countries to represent them. But my answer is categorical - I speak from Ukraine and nothing else! You, for certain, already heard about the contract between the participant from Ukraine and the National TV and Radio Committee, which should be signed today before lunch. I am ready to abandon performances in Russia. Live answered all questions that interested the jury. I have not visited the Crimea since 2014. Not violated a single law of Ukraine. And also ready to take on all the costs of participation in the International Competition. And now about the sensational contract itself, which they demand from me: 1. I am forbidden any improvisation on the stage without the approval of NTU. (Uncoordinated splits, for example, will result in a fine of 2 million hryvnia) 2. Immediately transferring the copyright to the song belonging to the world label Warner Music (these rights were known before the start of the competition) 3. Accurately comply with any requirements and instructions of NTU. (Theoretically, they can force me to dance at a birthday party with some deputy prime minister, and in case of refusal, they will disqualify me and oblige me again to pay a fine of 2 million hryvnia. Plus, compensate NTU for alleged losses!) 4. The ban on communication with journalists without the consent of the NTU. (Which completely violates freedom of speech and human rights) And a lot of what is absurd. In case of violation of one of the points, a fine of 2 million hryvnia and compensation of losses is still an indefinite amount. In return, I get nothing from the NTU: not a dime of financial support, nor assistance in organizing a trip, nor, especially, international promotional support. Even I have to deal with a visa myself. Although, in the contract there are only a few items of responsibilities of NTU: 1. To give me tips on the rules of the competition. 2. With the permission of NTU, take 10 people with you at your own expense. 3. Adhere to the terms of this agreement. I feel pressure! And I see obvious attempts to make me refuse to represent my country at the international Eurovision contest -2019. I ask for your support, support of the press and independent journalists who are not ready to fulfill someone’s order.
