Kirkorov co-wrote last year`s Russian Eurovision entry, which took third place: he alleged that political voting by Eurovision juries had deprived his country of victory.
Amid continuing violence in eastern Ukraine, there have been calls in Russia to boycott Kiev`s Eurovision extravaganza in May.
Image copyright AFP Image caption Ukrainians chose their Eurovision finalist last monthThe Eurovision Song Contest`s lofty goal is to unite nations through an annual festival of music - to prove that pop can conquer politics and bring people together.
"Image copyright AP Image caption Philipp Kirkorov is one of Russia`s best known pop singersWhy Trump strikes a chord with RussiansThe Kremlin appears to be hedging its bets.
"Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Stockholm, May 2016: Jamala from Ukraine wins the Eurovision Song ContestTrauma from historyUkraine is hosting the 2017 contest following Jamala`s victory in last year`s Eurovision with the song 1944.
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