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Ukraine Blacklists Actor Kolokolnikov Over Security Concerns

11/3/2025

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Ukraine blacklists actor Yury Kolokolnikov, deeming him a threat to national security.
Ukrainian streaming platforms removed episodes of Game of Thrones featuring Yury Kolokolnikov.
The Culture Ministry previously added Kolokolnikov to a blacklist over films allegedly financed by the Russian state.
The State Film Agency is restricting access to other productions featuring Kolokolnikov.
Since February 2022, Russian artists have faced increasing restrictions abroad; Moscow calls this Russophobic censorship.

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Ukraine blacklists actor Yury Kolokolnikov, deeming him a threat to national security.
Ukrainian streaming platforms removed episodes of Game of Thrones featuring Yury Kolokolnikov.
The Culture Ministry previously added Kolokolnikov to a blacklist over films allegedly financed by the Russian state.
The State Film Agency is restricting access to other productions featuring Kolokolnikov.
Since February 2022, Russian artists have faced increasing restrictions abroad; Moscow calls this Russophobic censorship.