Ruslana, the winner of the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest has arrived at Malta International Airport ahead of her appearance in the Malta Song For Europe interval act tomorrow. Ruslana met the press at around 18.00, this delay was due to check-in problems. Upon her arrival she thanked all the press present at the Arrivals in Maltese.

Ruslana said to partner website escmalta.com that she's very happy to be back in Malta and is preparing to perform an energetic show tomorrow, during the Malta Song For Europe final. When asked what are the needs to win the Eurovision Song Contest, Ruslana said that energy is the best ingredient.

Ruslana is accompanied by her manager and an interpreter, although her English skills have improved dramatically and so far she has been able to communicate directly. Ruslana will be speaking further to esctoday.com and escmalta.com during her stay here.