--- recording artist--Ukrainian artists tend to be very political, like your nations famous poet Taras Checkenku why

y do you think that is and how does this change you as an artist? Youre also a historian and former member of Parlament -- do you have any political aspirations for the future? Youre came to NY City to receive a humanitarian award for your fight for democracy in Ukraine tell me a how this is changing your life? You were a leader in the opposition and spent three months on Maidan, Independence Square what was that like for you? What would you say to President Vladimir Putin if you could talk to him? What are your greatest fears for your country/ what is your greatest hope? What do you think will happen if Putin moves further into Ukraine? What message do you have for the West have western nations done enough? If not, what can they do?