In December 2003, Ruslana Lyzhychko accepted the opportunity to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest, which led to her victory in 2004 with 'Wild Dances'. Despite a brief political stint after being invited by President Viktor Yushchenko, she returned to her music career. Ruslana emphasizes that Eurovision should focus on music rather than politics, although she supports the exclusion of Russia from the competition due to its actions against Ukraine. She remains an avid follower of Eurovision and expresses her patriotic support for Ukraine's representation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)