Russian Eurovision star: I edit my words as I dont know if they will be my last [Video]

The last Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest has come under “pressure” from politicians and says they are constantly editing their words.

Russia was banned from competing in the 2022 contest following the invasion of Ukraine, and its national broadcasters subsequently suspended their memberships of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) – which organises the show, preventing them from taking part in future contests.

As the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Malmo, Sweden, Tajikistan-born and Russia-raised Manizha Sangin, known by her first name, is releasing the new single Candlelight, as a symbol of hope in dark times.

She reached the 2021 final of Eurovision with Russian Woman by using impressive costume changes, and has come under fire from pro-Kremlin voices for being outspoken on LGBT+ rights and feminism, her anti-Ukraine war stance and for being a Tajik migrant representing Russia.

Manizha is also not allowed to perform live in …