LOPATEONOK Igor Zinovievich

Known as a producer and director of documentaries that promote pro-kremlin narratives and present a kremlin-friendly version of events about Ukraine, often in collaboration with American director Oliver Stone.
He directed the films "Massacre on the Maidan" (2014), "Ukraine on Fire" (2016), "Revealing Ukraine" (2019), and "Eternal Present – Ukraine: 30 Years of Independence" (2021), all of which depict the Revolution of Dignity as a nationalist coup allegedly organized by the United States.
His works include interviews with pro-russian figures, including vladimir putin and Viktor Yanukovych, and seek to justify russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
He also took part in projects aimed at distributing pro-russian videos online, including a 2023 project titled "To russia with Love," which sought to persuade Westerners to move to russia and was reportedly funded by a foundation established by putin.
He initiated the production of films about authoritarian leaders, including those of Belarus and Azerbaijan, in order to bolster their reputations internationally. This highlights his role in creating content that legitimizes authoritarian regimes and aligns with kremlin interests.
He is a board member of the American organization "Christian Orthodox Coalition," which is linked to russian influence operations in the United States.
Through his company "Global Tree Pictures," he has produced content described as pro-kremlin propaganda for figures such as Rudy Giuliani, Kash Patel, and Tucker Carlson.