Russia does not participate in song festival

kiev - Russia does not participate in this year's Eurovision. Russian television withdrew after it became clear that singer Yulia Samojlova Ukraine will not be admitted.

The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) which organizes the festival, reported Thursday that the Russians have denied all of the manual alternatives. It was proposed to the singer via a satellite link participate or to choose an artist or in Ukraine could.

'Unfortunately, both proposals were rejected by Channel One. They have now announced that they do not intend to broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, 'EBU reports. 'Unfortunately, this means that Russia will no longer take part in the competition this year. '

Samojlova singer was not in the Eastern European country because she had performed earlier in The incorporated by Russia Crimea. According to Ukrainian law, is traveling to the Crimea on Russian territory punishable.