The key facts

  • Nikolai Baskov has been added to the database of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, with the reason cited as public support for Russia and Russian servicemen
  • Among the grounds are a donation of 1 million rubles to the Russian Armed Forces in December 2022 and co-hosting the 'To the Heroes of Our Time' concert in November 2024
  • Since the beginning of 2022, the War&Sanctions portal has collected information on more than 450 artists, athletes, and public figures

Baskov added to Ukrainian intelligence database

People's Artist of Russia Nikolai Baskov has appeared in the database of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. The singer's public support for Russia and Russian servicemen was cited as the reason for his inclusion in the list. This was reported by TASS, citing data from the War&Sanctions portal, which is run by Ukrainian intelligence.

What was listed in the artist's file

The database's authors cited Baskov's participation in the Putin Team movement, created in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as his social media posts and performances at mass patriotic events. His financial assistance to the military was mentioned separately: in December 2022, the singer donated 1 million rubles to the needs of the Russian Armed Forces.

Events and trips listed among the grievances

Other grounds cited include performances in support of Russian servicemen and participation in charity projects. In November 2024, Baskov served as co-host of a concert for the federal project 'To the Heroes of Our Time,' organized to support participants of the special military operation and their families. The GUR also mentioned the singer's participation in the New Year 'Goluboy Ogonyok' TV show in December 2024, which was attended by Russian servicemen, as well as his trips to perform in territories that Kyiv considers its own.

Scale of the database and other artists

According to the War&Sanctions portal, since the beginning of 2022 it has collected information on more than 450 artists, athletes, and public figures whom Ukrainian intelligence links to support for Russian policy. Earlier, Life.ru reported that Larisa Dolina, Stas Mikhailov, and Diana Gurtskaya had also been added to a similar database: Mikhailov was cited for his participation in Vladimir Putin's presidential campaigns as a trusted representative, while Dolina was cited for her public support of the special military operation and Russian servicemen.