The key facts
- Timati has been added to the War and Sanctions database linked to Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR)
- Reasons cited include public support for the special military operation, participation in patriotic concerts, and a 2019 clothing collaboration with the 'Army of Russia' network
- The Security Service of Ukraine previously issued a warrant for his arrest due to performances in Crimea after 2014
What happened
Russian rapper and entrepreneur Timur Yunusov, known as Timati, has appeared in the database of the War and Sanctions portal, which is linked to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. According to Life.ru reports citing the published profile card of the performer.
What is stated in the dossier
One of the reasons for inclusion in the list, according to the Ukrainian side, is his public support for the special military operation and Russian military personnel. The dossier also mentions Timati's participation in patriotic events: performing the song 'Guiding Star' together with other artists and appearing at the concert 'For a world without Nazism! For Russia! For the President!', held on the anniversary of Crimea's reunification with Russia. A separate item notes the musician's collaboration with the 'Army of Russia' stores and the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation: in 2019, he presented a joint military-style clothing collection.
Background and reaction
Previously, as Life.ru notes, the Security Service of Ukraine had already issued a warrant for Timati's arrest due to his performances in Crimea after 2014. At that time, the artist responded with irony, suggesting they look for him at a club, and described being included in such lists as a peculiar compliment. The publication does not report his reaction to the new inclusion in the War and Sanctions database.
