KULKO Dmitrii Alexandrovich

A russian military correspondent for the main federal TV channel, who is one of the important agents of the russian federation's information policy towards Ukraine, combines propaganda, participation in the logistics of war and personal loyalty to the regime and plays a prominent role in supporting the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, combining propaganda activities with material assistance to the russian military.
As a special correspondent for the main state TV channel, he systematically promotes kremlin narratives aimed at justifying the so-called "SMO", discrediting the Ukrainian government and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and creating a positive image of the russian military. His reports cover the war zones, including the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas (since 2014), Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar and the border of Kursk region.
In his materials, Kulko broadcasts anti-Ukrainian theses, including accusing Ukraine of using "Nazi" methods and reporting on allegedly great successes of the russian federation, such as the capture of the "NATO generals' bunker" in Chasiv Yar.
He also actively covers the events of the so-called "SMO" in his Telegram channel "Voenkor Kulko".
In addition, Kulko is the author of the propaganda documentary "Men's Work" about the events of the so-called "SMO".
In addition to his media work, Kulko is actively involved in providing material support to the russian army. In cooperation with the pro-kremlin Popular Front organization, he organizes fundraisers through the All for Victory platform, including raising almost 17 million rubles in the fall of 2023 for drones and night vision for specific units, including the 2nd Luhansk-Severodonetsk Guards Corps.
Kulko is also actively involved in state propaganda activities, including participating in meetings with putin, co-hosting his annual press conference, and joining the "support team" during the elections.
In early 2023, he was awarded the Moscow City Prize in Journalism "for his outstanding contribution to the coverage of the special operation and difficult humanitarian situations."
Also in 2023, he received the russian government's award for "a new standard of reporting" personally from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
In addition, Kulko distinguished himself by using an electronic warfare system and wearing military equipment without "press" markings, which blurs the line between a journalist and a militant.