The key facts

  • Kirkorov has been added to the database of the Ukrainian GUR's War and Sanctions portal
  • Stas Mikhailov has been added to the database alongside him
  • Macan and Yakubovich were previously added to the database

Who has been added to the database and on what grounds

People's Artist of Russia Philipp Kirkorov has been added to the database of the anti-Russian portal War and Sanctions, run by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, Gazeta.Ru reports, citing data from the resource. The stated grounds are the artist's support for the special military operation in Ukraine and for Russian troops. The singer's card also notes that he called Crimea his favorite place in Russia, performed concerts in Russia's new regions, and in 2024 hosted the television program

Mikhailov and previous cases

Singer Stas Mikhailov has been added to the same database: according to the portal, he supports the special military operation and Russian troops, performed the song

Context

These are not the only additions to the database: On November 1, it was reported that rapper Macan had been added to it (Andrei Kosolapov), and earlier, TV host Yakubovich appeared there as well. The War and Sanctions portal is run by Ukraine's GUR, and inclusion in the database means the artists are placed on a list of individuals whom Ukrainian intelligence links to support for Russian military actions; no legal consequences for those listed have been reported in the sources.