Oleksandr Linnyk, a doctor (Volodymyr Petrov) (VOLODYMYR PETROV)
Oleksandr Linnyk
doctor
“Politics is politics, and art is art. You can’t just dismiss the Russian singer like this. If it is their candidate, this candidate should perform.”
Maryana Angelova
professor, journalist
“I believe the state security service is competent to make a decision. We need to treat her not as a disabled person, but as a person under massive pressure from Russian propaganda.”
Samira Bumud
singer
“I support this decision. I am happy that Ukraine is finally defending its rights. Ukraine has to show the world that it has its own rules and laws, and other countries have to follow them. Ukraine often behaves like a victim, like everyone has to pity it, but I think others should respect it.”
Serhiy Kucherenko
retiree
“I am a nationalist. I am categorically against her performing in Ukraine. As a Russian citizen – it’s a matter of a principle. Russia occupied Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk. How can we stay friends with these people?”
Tamara Velikova
doctor
“We can look at this situation from two sides – from the human perspective, and from the political one. On the one hand, how should we treat a person who represents the aggressor? However, my position is split 50-50.”
Ivan Pavlichuk
security guard
“She broke Ukrainian law, so goodbye. If she broke the law, we have to treat her according to the law. Everything has to be transparent and honest.”
