Ukraine initially intended to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 . The Ukrainian broadcaster , UA : PBC , organised a national final in collaboration with the commercial broadcaster STB , in order to find the Ukrainian representative for the 2019 contest . Maruv emerged as the winner with the " Siren Song " . Right after the show , it was announced that Maruv would sign a participation agreement , but she refused . On 25 February , UA : PBC officially announced Maruv 's withdrawal and that they would select the representative via internal selection . On 27 February , UA : PBC announced the withdrawal of the country
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019