Australia has reportedly pressured singer Vassy to withdraw from the Intervision song contest in Moscow, leading to her last-minute exit. The organizers confirmed the political pressure from the Australian government as the reason for her absence. Vassy, who holds both Australian and US citizenship, was slated to represent the US in the televised competition on Saturday. The organizers announced on the contest’s website just hours before the event that the singer will not be able to perform in the final show. Australia had issued an official note addressed to the artist earlier that same, day.