The key facts

  • Shaman has been added to the database of the anti-Russian portal War and sanctions of Ukraine's GUR
  • The grounds cited include support for the SVO and performances at patriotic concerts, including in the new regions
  • On October 29, astrologer Tamara Globa appeared in the 'Myrotvorets' database

Singer added to GUR database

Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, who performs under the stage name Shaman, has been added to the database of the anti-Russian portal War and sanctions of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. RIA Novosti reports this citing the relevant data, Gazeta.Ru writes. In the GUR database, Dronov is called 'Russia's main patriotic artist' and 'the voice of the special military operation'.

What grounds are cited

Among the reasons for inclusion listed are the performer's support for the special military operation and the policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dronov is also accused of performing at patriotic concerts, including events in the country's new regions, and of being proud to perform the Russian anthem on the same stage as the head of state.

A series of additions to such databases

This is not an isolated case in recent days: On October 29 it was reportedthat astrologer and TV presenter Tamara Globa, who made a prediction about the possible resignation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been added to the database of the Ukrainian extremist website 'Myrotvorets' — she is accused of supporting Russia and of 'an attempt on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine'. Earlier, esports players from Russia and Kazakhstan were also added to the Ukrainian intelligence's anti-Russian database, esports players from Russia and Kazakhstan. Thus, Shaman's inclusion continues the series of additions of public figures to Ukrainian lists, but sources do not report any practical consequences for those listed.