FILATOV Andrej Vladimirovich

A russian military correspondent who plays a key role in supporting the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, combining information activities with material assistance to the russian military. As a special correspondent for the state media holding RT, he systematically promotes Kremlin narratives aimed at justifying the war, discrediting the Ukrainian government and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and creating a positive image of russian armed forces.
Filatov's activities include reporting from the war zone, including the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as active participation in fundraising and procurement of military equipment for russian troops, including drones and barrage munitions. He pays special attention to the frontline units, regularly creating materials about their actions. At the same time, he runs several Telegram channels, including FilatovMovies, aimed at a foreign audience, which indicates attempts to influence the international perception of the war.
In the information space, Filatov consistently broadcasts anti-Ukrainian theses, spreading disinformation about the course of hostilities and trying to delegitimize the Ukrainian authorities. His reports often glorify the russian military, in particular through the personification of such images as the marine commander with the call sign "Struna".
In addition to his journalistic work, Filatov is actively involved in state propaganda projects. He participates in talk shows, forums, appears in films produced by RT, and is featured in other projects that promote a positive perception of the so-called "SMO".
For his activities, Filatov has been repeatedly recognized by the russian authorities. In particular, in 2023, he was awarded the Order of Courage by putin's decree and won the russian government's media award.
Thus, Filatov's activities cover the roles of propagandist, war correspondent and active participant in the logistical support of hostilities, which demonstrates deep integration into the state system of promoting war and legitimizing aggression aimed at both domestic and foreign audiences.