Kremlin Mouthpieces

He is a direct participant in the information war of the russian federation against Ukraine, who carries out systematic information activities in support of the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, and also uses media platforms to support armed aggression, justify war crimes and spread propaganda. In June 2024, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine notified Havrysh in absentia of suspicion of collaboration.
He began active cooperation with the propaganda resource News Front after russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
In his reports, articles, and videos, which are disseminated through pro-kremlin media, including Channel One, "russia-1", and his own Voenkor Havrysh Telegram channel, Havrysh systematically discredits the Ukrainian Defense Forces, spreads disinformation about the course of hostilities, and promotes kremlin narratives. For example, he has been spreading claims about the alleged readiness of the Ukrainian authorities to "lose Pokrovsk", which is a typical element of russian information and psychological operations. At the same time, it is actively working to demonize the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular by publishing content with claims that "Ukrainian militants have organized a hunt for people throughout Dzerzhynsk (temporarily occupied Toretsk)".
Gavrysh's activities are also aimed at justifying and glorifying the actions of the russian occupation forces. In his materials, he calls the russian aggression "liberation", creates a positive image of the russian armed forces, and interviews members of illegal armed groups, legitimizing their activities.
In addition, Havrysh's activities include logistical support for the occupation forces. His own Telegram channel is a platform for organizing fundraisers for the needs of the russian army. In particular, he has documented fundraisers for the purchase of vehicles for the russian Armed Forces units operating in the Pokrovsk sector.

He plays an active role in supporting russian aggression and spreading propaganda narratives. After the occupation of Crimea in 2014, he deliberately sided with the occupation authorities, using his professional activities to legitimize the actions of the russian federation and glorify its armed forces. His informational activities as a correspondent for RIA Novosti Krym are aimed at justifying the occupation of Ukrainian territories, discrediting Ukraine and spreading kremlin propaganda, in particular among young people.
He is also the organizer and participant of a number of propaganda photo exhibitions, such as "Two Years with russia", "7 Years of Crimea in russia", "Life near the front line", "Through the eyes of truth" and "Heroes of the SMO". These events are aimed at promoting the narrative of the alleged "full support of the local population for the occupation of Crimea" and heroizing the russian military involved in the war against Ukraine.
As a military correspondent, he has repeatedly visited the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the area of Enerhodar and the location of russian armed forces units, creating photographic materials that serve as a tool of russian information warfare.
Makeev pays special attention to ideological influence on young people. He runs children's photo clubs and gives lectures, spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda among children. A striking example is his exhibition "Through the Eyes of Truth", which was positioned by the russian media as "an exhibition for children about the special operation in Ukraine". It featured portraits of russian soldiers, those wearing balaclavas, which created a romanticized image of war criminals. In this way, he attracts the younger generation to the cult of war and justifies russian aggression.
For his activities in support of the kremlin regime, Makeev was awarded a number of awards, including the medal "For Valiant Labor" from the occupation authorities of Crimea, the medal "For Merit" from the russian Union of Journalists, and the medal of the Ministry of Defense "Participant of a Special Military Operation" for assistance in the delivery of equipment and supplies to the russian military. In addition, he was awarded the title of "Military Correspondent of the Year" for his work in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which indicates that his contribution to russian propaganda is recognized officially.

He is a russian military blogger and propagandist who actively supports and covers the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.
He uses his media activities to justify the actions of the russian army, spread disinformation and discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He conducts his information activities mainly through the Older than the Eddas Telegram channel, where he systematically disseminates propaganda materials.
In his publications and comments for the russian media, he consistently justifies the war crimes of the russian federation and promotes the narratives of the kremlin propaganda. For example, he called the strikes on Ukrainian critical infrastructure, including oil refineries, "competent" and the attempts of the Ukrainian military to conduct operations in the temporarily occupied territories "senseless".
In general, his rhetoric is aimed at creating an image of the russian army as a highly effective force and downplaying the successes of Ukrainian troops.
He spreads fake news about "losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" and promotes theories about the "inevitability of Ukraine's defeat" as part of information and psychological operations against the Ukrainian population.
Mersh's activities are not limited to information support. He also provides technical and advisory assistance to the russian army units fighting on the territory of Ukraine, in particular in the field of the use of strike drones. Mersh publicly provides recommendations on the selection and effective use of kamikaze drones, thereby contributing to the improvement of the aggressor state's warfare tactics.
He illegally stayed in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as a member of the russian occupation forces, which is a violation of the state border and direct participation in the aggression.

A military correspondent who uses her professional activities to create propaganda content and provide direct material support to the russian armed forces involved in the war against Ukraine.
She combines the production of films that justify russian aggression with the organization of collections and delivery of technical equipment to the front for russian military units.
She is working on creating documentaries aimed at glorifying the russian army and war ideologues. She openly states that her goal is to create a so-called chronicle of the SMO, which in practice is the formation of a propaganda version of events to justify the kremlin's actions. Her works include the film Medical Special Forces, which portrays russian military medics as heroes, as well as films dedicated to key figures in russian propaganda, such as Daria Dugina ("Daria Dugina: We are forever in this summer...") and Yulia Chicherina ("Yulia Chicherina: And we will stand").
In parallel with her media activities, Mikhailovskaya organizes systematic deliveries of aid to russian army units, for example drones, thermal imagers and other military equipment directly to the front lines, which helps to increase the combat capability of russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
For her activities in support of the aggression, she received a number of awards from russian government agencies and occupation administrations, including the medal of the ministry of defense of the russian federation "For Contribution to Strengthening the Defense of the russian federation" (March 4, 2024), the medal "For Strengthening the Combatant Commonwealth", which recognizes her contribution to the military efforts of the russian military department, and the badge of the russian ministry of internal affairs "For Countering Extremism".
Her cooperation with the occupation regimes is confirmed by the award "For Merit to the Donetsk People's Republic" of the 3rd degree and the Order of Merit to the Republic of the 2nd degree from the so-called DPR.
In addition, she received certificates and letters of appreciation from russian military units directly involved in hostilities against Ukraine.

He is a native of Donetsk who, through his information activities, plays a significant role in supporting the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, systematically promoting kremlin narratives aimed at justifying the war, discrediting the Ukrainian authorities and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and creating a positive image of russian armed formations.
From 2014 to 2017, he worked as chief specialist of the Internet Resources and Networks Department at the "Ministry of Information of the DPR" and "Press Service of the Armed Forces of the DPR", the PolitNavigator news agency, and cooperated as a photojournalist with the online publications "Pravda DPR", "All about the DPR", the Kometa radio station, and the federal agencies TASS and Kommersant.
Since 2019, he has been working as a photojournalist for the Analytical Service of Donbass news agency.
In 2016, he received a passport of the so-called DPR, and in 2020 he applied for russian citizenship. In addition, in 2022, he participated in an illegal referendum and voted "in favor of joining" the so-called DPR to russian federation.
Grigoryuk's informational activities include writing propaganda books such as "SMO. Hell of War", "City of the Living", as well as the realization of the photo book project "Donbass. War and People" with the support of the рresidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives.
In addition, with the support of russian autonomous non-profit organizations, photo exhibitions are held at which Grigoryuk presents his propaganda works and covers the course of events in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region.
He also actively uses his Telegram channel to disseminate kremlin narratives and rebroadcasts publications by other russian propagandists, including fundraisers to purchase military equipment for russian troops, particularly drones.
He was awarded a certificate of honor by the liquidated so-called head of the DPR Alexander Zakharchenko "for the development of the DPR media space".

Former Israeli diplomat, publicist and propagandist, known for his active support of russia's foreign policy, in particular its aggression against Ukraine.
His activities are clearly propagandistic in nature and are aimed at supporting russia's foreign policy, delegitimizing Ukrainian statehood and creating an international information environment hostile to Ukraine.
Since 2014, Kedmi has been regularly appearing on leading russian media platforms, such as rossiya-1 TV channel, Vesti FM radio, Sputnik platform, Israeli ITON-TV channel and others, where he systematically broadcasts kremlin narratives that justify the war, deny Ukrainian statehood and promote the need for so-called "denazification."
In his public speeches, Kedmi uses the rhetoric of dehumanization, calls for violence against Ukrainians and actively promotes the idea that Ukrainian territories belong to the russian federation, in particular, claiming that "Kharkiv is a russian city." In 2018, he stated that "Nazis cannot be forgiven" and that "they have no right to live on this land." In 2022, he publicly supported a full-scale invasion, calling it "protecting Donbas from genocide" and a means of "denazifying Ukraine." Kedmi also spread disinformation about Poland's alleged intentions to send troops into Ukraine.
He actively works for an international audience, using his Israeli background as a tool of credibility. His comments are often quoted in the media of the CIS countries, Serbia, and some Western media, which helps to legitimize the kremlin's position in the foreign policy discourse. In 2022, Kedmi took part in the so-called "First International Anti-Fascist Congress" organized by the russian Ministry of Defense, publicly supporting the key ideological theses of the russian authorities.
Kedmi also claims personal ties to putin, which allegedly date back to the 1990s. In addition, he regularly participates in events organized by FSB-related entities, including the Alpha unit veterans' organization, where he openly discusses russia's military goals.

Graeme Phillips is a British citizen who plays an active role in spreading russian propaganda and disinformation aimed at justifying russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.
Phillips began his career as a freelance journalist, working for russia's state-run media outlets RT and Zvezda. Later, he focused on running his own YouTube channel, where he published videos with a distinctly pro-russian content. His materials included interviews with representatives of illegal armed groups, propaganda stories aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian government, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ukraine's European partners.
In 2014, Phillips was detained by the Security Service of Ukraine on suspicion of collaborating with terrorist organizations and expelled from the country with a ban on entry. Despite this, he continued to be active outside of Ukraine. In particular, in 2018, in Munich, Phillips tore down Ukrainian flags from the grave of Stepan Bandera and left an offensive inscription on the site, which caused a wide response and condemnation from the Ukrainian community.
In 2022, Phillips recorded an interview with British prisoner of war Aydin Aslin, who was held captive by russian forces. This interview was classified as a violation of the Geneva Convention, as it degraded the dignity of a prisoner of war and was used as a tool of russian propaganda.
Phillips has repeatedly received awards from pro-russian structures, including medals from the so-called "LPR" and russian law enforcement agencies, which indicates his direct connection with the occupation administrations.
In 2024, he was granted political asylum in russia, which confirms his full identification with the position of the aggressor state.

He is one of the key figures in the russian propaganda system with a special focus on the African continent and the Middle East and one of the important instruments of the russian federation's external influence, combining participation in international missions, media operations and domestic political processes. Within the framework of its activities, it is closely connected with the Foundation for the Protection of National Values (FPNV), which it has been heading since 2021, as well as with structures that were under the control of Yevgeny Prigozhin, in particular the so-called Wagner Group. Acting as a public mouthpiece for the foreign policy information operations of the aggressor state, Shuhaley positions himself as a "sociologist" and "expert on international relations," which allows him to disguise propaganda activities as pseudo-analytical work.
He is actively involved in the information support of russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. In his Telegram channel with an audience of over 18 thousand subscribers, he systematically disseminates propaganda materials in support of the so-called "special military operation," promotes anti-Western narratives and emphasizes his presence in combat zones. Such actions are aimed at legitimizing the foreign policy of the aggressor state and creating the image of a "field expert".
In 2019, Shugaley was detained in Libya on suspicion of election interference and espionage. After 18 months of detention, Shugaley was released and reportedly received a monetary compensation from Prigozhin in the amount of 18 million rubles. His return to russia was accompanied by a large-scale information campaign, including the creation of the films "Shugaley", "Shugaley-2" and "Shugaley-3", which shaped the image of a "hero" and at the same time strengthened the public image of the Wagner Group.
In 2024, Shugaley was detained in Chad, where he was part of the so-called "russian House", which is actually a cover for influence operations. He was again charged with election interference and espionage. After a short period of detention, he was released and returned to Moscow.
He has close ties to the founder of the FPNV, Alexander Malkevich. It was Malkevich who supervised Shugaley's activities in Libya, organized the campaign for his release, and initiated the creation of films about Shugaley. After Shugaley's return from captivity, Malkevich facilitated his political integration, including his nomination to the State Council of the Komi Republic and his participation in the elections in St. Petersburg. Both defendants are public faces of russia's soft power and coordinate their activities within the state system of information influence. Cooperation with Malkevich indicates the existence of a centralized system of information expansion that serves the strategic interests of the aggressor state.

Russian propagandist, blogger and a member of the so-called "SМO" who is actively involved in the information and armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine. His activities are aimed at legitimizing the war, inciting ethnic hatred, justifying war crimes of the russian federation, spreading genocidal rhetoric against the Ukrainian people and are an integral part of russia's systemic information, psychological and armed aggression against Ukraine.
With the start of the full-scale invasion, Yansen stopped his commercial and political activities and joined the russian ministry of defense. Later, he voluntarily joined the units of the so-called "DPR", where he held the position of deputy commander for political work (deputy commander) in the 107th battalion, which later transformed into the 279th separate rifle battalion. Later, he moved on to work as an operator of unmanned aerial vehicles and participated in the development and testing of electronic warfare equipment, including the Ratibor anti-drone system, in cooperation with the russian Union Foundation.
In his public statements, Yansen has repeatedly called for the destruction of Ukraine as a state and Ukrainians as a nation. In particular, he stated: "Ukraine should burn and howl with hundreds and thousands of widows in the rear" and "Ukraine should no longer exist. Not in any form. No state, no name, no heroes, no symbols, no current leaders. All of this must be destroyed and forgotten forever."
Yansen actively runs the Telegram channel "Jansen | Z", which is used as a platform for spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda, discrediting Ukrainian statehood and calling for violence. He also participates in public speeches on pro-russian media resources, where he promotes the thesis that "Ukraine is an existential enemy of russia" that "cannot exist simultaneously with russia and not be at war."

He is one of the key figures in the russian propaganda system aimed at justifying aggression against Ukraine and misinforming the international community, as well as an active participant in the russian federation's systemic information war against Ukraine. His activities are aimed at undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of the Ukrainian state through disinformation campaigns, legalization of russian aggression and manipulation of public opinion both in russia and abroad.
He is the head of the strategic management department of the autonomous non-profit organization Dialogue, established by the Moscow Department of Information Technology in 2019 and closely linked to the presidential administration. The organization develops digital tools for controlling the information space, including social media monitoring, targeted advertising, and crisis communications, and coordinates the activities of regional management centers and projects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Vasiliev is the founder and administrator of the War on Fakes project, which is positioned as a fact-checking resource but actually acts as a tool for spreading disinformation and pro-russian narratives. The project was launched on February 23, 2022 - on the eve of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine - and quickly gained popularity, gaining more than 500,000 followers on Telegram in the first week. The content of War on Fakes is actively promoted through the official channels of russian government agencies, including the ministry of defense and the ministry of foreign affairs, as well as through embassies and controlled media.
Vasiliev was notable for his participation in disinformation campaigns, including Operation Doppelgänger. This campaign involved the creation of fake news sites that imitated Western media and the spread of disinformation about the war against Ukraine. According to the French news agency VIGINUM, the domain waronfakes.com was registered in the name of Vasiliev, which indicates his direct involvement in these information operations.
Investigations by the British company Logically and publications in Time magazine confirmed that Vasiliev was behind the project. Using a format similar to Western fact-checking platforms, it creates the illusion of objectivity by presenting russian propaganda as allegedly verified information. In particular, War on Fakes systematically denies russian war crimes, accuses Ukraine of aggression and spreads fictionalized versions of events at the front. In addition, Vasiliev hosts the "Fake Control" section on the state-owned "rossiya-1" TV channel, which strengthens his presence in the media space.
In addition, Vasiliev actively positions himself as an expert in the field of disinformation, participating in conferences and public events where he systematically promotes kremlin narratives. In 2025, he became the chief expert of the newly created Global Fact-Checking Association (GFCN), which was founded with the participation of Dialogue and the TASS news agency. The association's activities are limited to the dissemination of pro-russian "analytical" materials under the guise of fact-checking.

Former founder and editor-in-chief of the propaganda resource Readovka.news and the eponymous Telegram channel Readovka, which plays a key role in spreading pro-kremlin propaganda, in particular in the context of the war against Ukraine. His activities were characterized by the systematic use of media platforms to support the official position of the kremlin, justify the actions of the aggressor state and discredit the Ukrainian side, legitimize russia's aggressive foreign policy and wage an information war against Ukraine.
In his information activities, Kostylev actively used Telegram channels as the main tool for spreading military propaganda and disinformation. In particular, Readovka systematically publishes materials that justify the actions of the russian military, devalue Ukraine's position and discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Readovka is part of the ecosystem of the pro-kremlin "Dialogue" Center, which is overseen by the russian presidential administration.
The holding also includes the Ready communication agency, a network of regional projects under the "Main in the City" brand, the "Readovka Helps" charity foundation, and the "24 New russian Brand" clothing brand.
The media holding provides extensive media coverage of military events exclusively from a pro-kremlin perspective, contributing to the formation of a distorted perception among the russian audience.
Among the main activities of the charitable foundation "Readovka helps" are assistance in the integration of new regions into the russian federation and assistance to military personnel in the so-called "SMO" zone.
The clothing brand "24 New russian Brand" is an ideological propaganda project that promotes the ideas of patriotism, russian culture and military traditions, including in the TOT of Ukraine.
As part of his activities, Kostylev regularly participated in public events that are propagandistic in nature and aimed at supporting the kremlin's official position on the war against Ukraine.

He is one of the most radical russian propagandists who actively supports the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine. Through the media and public speeches, he systematically spreads anti-Ukrainian propaganda, legitimizes war crimes and uses rhetoric that has signs of incitement to genocide. He is also known by the pseudonyms Serhiy Mardan and Serhiy Leleka.
He is the author of the program "Saturday Mardan" on the channel "Solovyov LIVE". In his broadcasts and publications, he openly calls for the armed destruction of the Ukrainian state, arguing that "the war against Ukraine can only be a war of destruction," "peace negotiations are impossible," and Ukraine should be "burned with red-hot iron." He publicly demanded the bombing of Ukrainian cities, in particular: "Bomb Kyiv! Bomb Kharkiv! Bomb Dnipropetrovs'k! Do not spare any ammunition!".
His statements contain direct calls for the murder of Ukrainian citizens. In particular, he stated: "The most important thing is to shoot those Ukrainian teachers who did not want to work according to the russian school curriculum". Klyuchenkov also publicly called for the destruction of the "priests of the cult of Ukrainianness" as "mad animals," justified drone attacks on civilians ("The main thing is that they fly and fall on the heads of the Khokhuls") and stated that "it would be calmer if Ukraine did not exist at all". In his rhetoric, he explicitly declared genocidal intentions: "We would like to see their corpses. It would reconcile us a little bit with reality".
Klyuchenkov also justifies the occupation of Ukrainian territories, in particular, he publicly states: "Crimea is russian, it can't be otherwise," and calls Kupyansk a "russian city," where, according to him, "it was about the liberation of russian territory." His propaganda materials form an image of Ukraine as a hostile and illegitimate state that should be completely destroyed, and its population should be subjugated and demoralized.
In 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine notified Klyuchenkov of suspicion of encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine, waging an aggressive war, and violating the laws and customs of war.

A publicist, politician and propagandist who actively promotes narratives that justify the aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, and plays a prominent role in spreading disinformation aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian state, its armed forces and international support for Ukraine.
He is the head of the non-profit foundation "Research on Democracy" and a member of the Public Chamber of the russian federation. He is also the head of the so-called "International Public Tribunal for the Investigation of Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis", a pseudo-legal structure that is not recognized by any reputable international organization and is used as a tool of russian propaganda.
In his speeches and publications, Grigoriev regularly accuses Ukraine of "crimes against civilians," in particular in the Kursk region of russia, and of violating the Geneva Conventions relative to the treatment of prisoners of war. He spreads fake information about the alleged "atrocities" committed by the Ukrainian military in Mariupol and Sievierodonetsk, and promotes fictitious theses about the creation of "biological laboratories" on the territory of Ukraine.
He is the author of a number of publications that are clearly propagandistic in nature. In particular, in his books "Crimea: The Story of the Return" and "Ordinary Fascism: War Crimes of Ukrainian Security Forces (2014-2016)" he justifies the occupation of Crimea, supports the illegal armed groups of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR", and denies the participation of regular units of the russian armed forces in the war in eastern Ukraine.
For his active participation in the implementation of the state information policy of the russian federation, Grigoriev was awarded a number of awards, including the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, second class, the certificate of honor of the President of the russian federation and the medal "Participant in the fighting in Syria". These honors testify to his close integration into the state system of information influence and support for russia's foreign policy and military campaigns.

Russian politician, publicist and theater director, leader of the Essence of Time movement and an active participant in information support of russian aggression against Ukraine. His activities are characterized by the systematic spread of anti-Ukrainian rhetoric, participation in state propaganda campaigns and public justification of russian war crimes.
He openly denies the legitimacy of Ukrainian statehood, claiming that Ukraine is an "artificial entity" created by external forces. In his public speeches, he promotes the idea that Ukraine allegedly has no historical identity of its own, and that its independence is the result of "a wrong exit from the USSR". He also systematically promotes the narratives that Odesa is a "russian city" and that modern Ukraine is a "Banderite state" that needs to be "denazified".
In his statements, Kurginyan repeatedly called the current Ukrainian government "fascist" and called for its overthrow. He claimed that a fascist regime had been established in Kyiv, which posed a threat to russia and the russian-speaking population. In particular, he publicly advocated the creation of a "Ukrainian People's Liberation Army," which, according to his plan, should "liberate the country from fascism" by entering Kyiv.
Kurginyan is a regular participant in state propaganda television programs, including "Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" and "The Big Game," where he promotes kremlin narratives, justifies the war against Ukraine, and discredits the Ukrainian leadership. In addition, he runs his own project "The Essence of Time," in which he spreads ideas about the restoration of the USSR, russia's "messianic role" in the world, and the "historical justice of the accession of Ukrainian territories to russia."
In addition to his propaganda activities in the media, Kurginyan is the author of a film for which he received a state award for "contribution to patriotic education." In this film, he popularizes the idea of the "historical validity" of the annexation of Ukrainian territories and legitimizes russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine.

A politician, publicist and blogger who actively supports the aggressive policy of the russian federation towards Ukraine and is one of the public broadcasters of kremlin propaganda.
He is a co-founder of the Anti-Maidan russian ultra-patriotic social movement, created in 2015 to oppose democratic transformations in Ukraine and promote pro-russian narratives. He is also a member of the Central Council of the party "Just russia - Patriots - For Truth" and is an active member of the Izborsk Club, which brings together a number of ideologues and propagandists of the putin regime.
In addition, Starykov is a member of the All-russian Public Movement "People's Front "For russia", which was created on putin's initiative to monitor the implementation of his decrees/orders (it is under sanctions from the EU, Canada, Switzerland and Ukraine).
In his public statements, Starykov has repeatedly justified the occupation of Crimea, calling it "the return of historical justice." He openly supports russia's so-called "special military operation" against Ukraine, spreads disinformation narratives about alleged crimes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, accusing them of violating international humanitarian law.
In addition to informational activities, Starykov is involved in raising funds and medicines for the needs of the russian military, including wounded soldiers and medical personnel of the russian armed forces, which indicates his direct involvement in the material support of the war.
He has repeatedly visited the TOT of Ukraine, in particular Luhansk and Zaporizhzhya region, demonstrating support for the occupation administrations and contributing to the legitimization of their presence.
In his public statements, he calls for tough actions against Ukraine, including the use of heavy weapons.
He actively supports militaristic movements in russia, in particular the "Yunarmia", which indicates his participation in the processes of militarization of russian society and education of young people in the spirit of aggressive nationalism.

A russian military correspondent whose activities are closely related to supporting and covering the actions of the russian armed forces, in particular in the context of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Gvozdev's work goes beyond traditional war journalism. He functions as a media figure deeply integrated into the russian military and propaganda machine, using his access and status to legitimize russian aggression, normalize the occupation of Ukrainian territories, and spread narratives favorable to the kremlin through state and pro-military information channels.
Hvozdev demonstrates his commitment to the russian armed forces not only through his reporting but also through his participation in symbolic events, including his participation in the "initiation into Caspian sailors" ceremony, which shows his association with the russian navy even before the full-scale invasion, and in May 2023, he attended the so-called "victory parade" in Moscow as an "honored guest", which emphasizes his recognition by the russian state apparatus.
In general, Gvozdev's activities are focused on covering the war from a pro-russian perspective. From 2007 to 2024, he created reports for the russian Ministry of Defense-affiliated media outlet Zvezda News, including from the temporarily occupied cities of Ukraine during the full-scale russian invasion. His presence at the combat positions of russian artillery in Zaporizhzhia region during a report for Channel One was also documented. This indicates his close proximity to the fighting and his participation in the creation of content glorifying russian military operations.
He openly expresses support for the russian military. For example, in October 2023, Gvozdev publicly congratulated russian military pilots via Telegram, which is a direct demonstration of solidarity with the actions of the russian armed forces in Ukraine. In addition, he was reported to have participated in a "combat exercise" with an anti-tank guided missile system (ATGM) unit, indicating an extremely high level of integration with advanced military units and the use of this access to create propaganda content for pro-military resources such as the "RVvoenkor" Telegram channel.
He is the author of the propaganda documentary "Through the eyes of a military commander. Valentyn Hvozdev. Ukrainian "defenders" of Donbas".
He is also one of the speakers of the School of the Young Military Commander educational project, which is being implemented with the support of the Liberal Democratic Party of russia and the public organization "Union of Veterans of the SMO".

A russian blogger and propagandist who operates in the temporarily occupied Crimea and actively supports the aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.
He is a former Ukrainian border guard who sided with russia during the temporary occupation of Crimea in 2014, becoming a well-known pro-russian activist. His activities include spreading propaganda, raising funds for the russian army, and organizing persecution of Crimean residents who have a pro-Ukrainian position. He lists his position as "Advisor to the Head of the Republic of Crimea" in his profile.
Through his online platforms, including the Telegram channel TalipoV Online Z, he systematically spreads anti-Ukrainian narratives, calling the Ukrainian military and government "Nazis" and calling for the overthrow of the state authorities in Ukraine.
In addition to propaganda, Talipov directly supports russian military efforts by actively raising funds for the needs of the russian army, in particular for units of the 18th russian Army in the Kherson region. He regularly publishes appeals for donations, promoting goods with discounts for subscribers using the promo code "smo."
Particularly important is his role in the creation and management of the Telegram channel "Crimean SMERSH" since March 2022, whose stated goal is to identify and publicly expose "russophobes, Ukranian Nazis and traitors to the Motherland" in Crimea. The channel collects and publishes personal data of individuals who express pro-Ukrainian or anti-war views, listen to Ukrainian music, criticize the war on social media, or display Ukrainian symbols. The publications often contain hints of information being passed on to russian security forces. There is numerous evidence of close cooperation between Talipov and the Crimean SMERSH with the FSB and the Center "E" of the russian Interior Ministry. According to Talipov himself, thanks to the channel's activities, about 220 people became involved in administrative and criminal cases for "discrediting" the russian Armed Forces in the first year, and those who were "exposed" were often forced to record apology videos.
In February 2023, Talipov received a commendation from the Main Directorate for Combating Extremism of the russian Interior Ministry for running the Crimean SMERSH.
In November 2024, the so-called "governor" of the temporarily occupied part of Kherson region, Volodymyr Saldo, awarded him the Order of Merit of the Kherson Region, II degree, for "patriotism, assistance to the army and struggle on the information front."
The russian federal Security Service included Talipov in the list of persons who were allegedly the targets of assassination attempts by Ukrainian special services, which positions him as an important figure for the occupation apparatus.
In Ukraine, criminal proceedings have been opened against Talipov for aiding the aggressor state and inciting national hatred.

He is a vivid example of a military volunteer propagandist who combines media activity with direct material support for the war. His activities demonstrate how actively russian propaganda integrates civic initiatives in support of the russian military machine, involving civil society in supporting the kremlin's aggressive policy.
It actively supports and provides material support to the units of the russian armed forces involved in the war against Ukraine.
He pays special attention to supporting the unit of the russian armed forces called "Espanyola", which he actively advertises and promotes in the information space. In numerous publications, Zhyvov campaigns to join the ranks of this unit, organizes fundraisers for the purchase of DJI Mavic 3T drones, transfers the purchased equipment directly to combat units, and records gratitude for the assistance provided, in particular for the supply of Ogonyok electronic warfare equipment.
He is the administrator of the Telegram channel, through which he not only spreads pro-russian narratives but also organizes regular fundraisers to supply the russian military with equipment, including drones, electronic warfare (EW) and other equipment.
He is also a member of the board of trustees of the SVOYIM charity foundation, which provides assistance to the russian military and their families.
Zhyvov systematically justifies russia's aggression against Ukraine, justifying the invasion as "defense" or "necessity", threatens to use nuclear weapons and promotes the idea of the "justice" of russia's military actions.
In 2014-2015, he was the founder and leader of the Battle for Donbas movement, as well as an organizer of rallies in support of the annexation of Crimea and the seizure of Donbas.
He took part in the activities of the Media School of New Regions, organized in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region by russian Alexander Malkevich. He regularly visits the temporarily occupied territories.

He is one of the key functionaries in the russian propaganda and information operations system, who purposefully works to spread disinformation, justify aggression against Ukraine, integrate the occupied territories into the russian information space and support the kremlin's foreign policy actions. In the past, he was closely associated with the head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin and continues to be an active participant in russia's state information policy against Ukraine.
He led the USA Really project, which was accused of interfering in the US elections.
He founded and headed the Foundation for the Protection of National Values (FPNV), which acted in the interests of Yevgeny Prigozhin, supporting the operations of the Wagner PMC in Africa and interfering in elections in other countries, including Libya.
With the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Malkevich became a key figure in the creation and management of a network of pro-russian media in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. He is the owner of the "Za!Media" media holding in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, which includes the "ZaTV" TV channel, "ZaRadio" radio station, and the "Zaporozhskiy vestnik" newspaper. He was also involved in the launch of "Tavria TV" channel in Kherson region and "Mariupol 24" TV channel.
Malkevich also initiated the creation of a media school in the Kherson region and headed the branch of the russian Union of Journalists there, involving even minors in propaganda work. In addition to media activities, he is involved in the delivery of so-called humanitarian aid to the russian military in the temporarily occupied territories.
Malkevich actively supports the kremlin's policy, publicly justifying the invasion of Ukraine. His media outlets in the temporarily occupied territories spread the narrative that russia has "always been here" and Ukraine "never existed", and call Zaporizhzhia a "temporarily occupied city by the Armed Forces of Ukraine". He also promotes the fight against "fakes" through his positions in the Public Chamber of the russian federation and the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC).
His active anti-Ukrainian activities have been recognized by russian state awards. He was awarded the Order of Courage for "courage and bravery shown in the performance of his professional duty" in connection with the organization of broadcasting in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. He was also awarded the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, second class, and received the russian government's media award for organizing the work of TV channels in the "liberated territories."
His work was also recognized by the occupation administrations, including the Order of "Merit for Zaporizhzhia region" and the Badge of "Merit for the Donetsk People's Republic".
In June 2023, the Security Service of Ukraine served Malkevich with a notice of suspicion of collaboration in connection with his organization of the "Tavria TV and Radio Company" on the basis of the seized premises of the Public Television in Kherson under the coordination of Yevgeny Prigozhin and with the assistance of local collaborators Vladimir Saldo and Yevgeny Brykov.

One of the most prominent media figures who actively supports the aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine. A former employee of the press service of the russian Ministry of Defense, he gained fame as the founder and administrator of the Telegram channel "Rybar", which has more than a million subscribers and plays a prominent role in spreading kremlin narratives. Through this resource, Zvynchuk systematically broadcasts disinformation aimed at justifying the invasion, discrediting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and delegitimizing the Ukrainian government.
In his rhetoric, Zvynchuk actively uses standard propaganda clichés such as "Kyiv regime", "puppets" and "gangs". He promotes the thesis of "denazification" as the goal of russia's war, calling Ukrainian identity something that needs to be "corrected" or even destroyed. In some speeches, he has claimed that Ukrainians are "non-negotiable", justifying armed intervention in Ukrainian internal affairs. In numerous videos and public statements, he has also openly supported the forced "reintegration" of territories and criticized Western support for Ukraine.
Zvynchuk maintains close cooperation with other propagandists, including Vladimir Solovyov, one of the main mouthpieces of kremlin disinformation. His participation in Solovyov's programs has become a regular feature, where he acts as an "expert from the front" or "military situation analyst". Thanks to this cooperation, his messages receive a much wider reach, and the narratives disseminated through Rybar are integrated into the general information agenda of the state media. In Solovyov's programs, he also voices justifications for war crimes and legitimizes aggression, positioning himself as an allegedly "objective source of information".
In addition to TV broadcasts, Zvynchuk creates propaganda comics called "Once", which are distributed on social media and aim to romanticize the russian military and denigrate Ukrainian defenders. The visual content of this project is aimed at creating a positive image of the russian army among young audiences, creating an ideological basis for justifying aggression.
On June 8, 2023, he was awarded the Order "For Faithfulness to Duty" by the occupation authorities of Crimea "for his significant contribution to the development of journalism and initiative." On November 16, 2023, he received a medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", II degree, for "information support of a special military operation". Both awards indicate a high level of support for his activities from the russian leadership.
On December 20, 2022, by putin's order, Zvinchuk was included in a working group to ensure the interaction of public authorities and organizations on mobilization training and mobilization, social and legal protection of participants in the so-called "special military operation".

One of the key propagandists on russian television, known for his support of kremlin policies and justification of russia's aggression against Ukraine.
He is the host of the program "Time Will Tell" on Channel One TV, which serves as an important platform for spreading kremlin narratives in the russian media space. Sheinin actively supports the kremlin's policy, justifying russian aggression in Ukraine, denying the facts of war crimes committed by the russian army and spreading anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.
One of the characteristic features of his activities is his constant role as a host on the air, where he actively demonstrates support for the russian military, appearing in T-shirts with tactical insignia of russian army groups. This is part of his propaganda activities aimed at creating a positive image of russian soldiers.
In addition, he regularly visits the russian military on the front line, which he has repeatedly reported in his programs.
Sheinin is also actively involved in propaganda media projects, regularly appearing on russian federal channels. In his public speeches, he supports the kremlin's narratives, justifies russian war crimes and spreads false accusations against the Ukrainian military.
His media activities are not limited to appearances on state TV channels, but also include an active presence on social media, where he spreads russian narratives and disinformation.
In 2008, he received a commendation from putin for "information support and active public activities aimed at developing civil society in russia".
In 2022, he was awarded the Order of Friendship by the so-called "acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" Denis Pushilin.

He is one of the key figures in the russian information warfare, using his media influence to justify russian aggression against Ukraine and spread disinformation to both domestic and international audiences, and plays a prominent role in the russian state propaganda system.
As a host of the political talk show "Svoya Pravda" on NTV channel, he uses his media platforms to actively support russian aggression against Ukraine and spread kremlin narratives. His activities are characterized by the dissemination of anti-Ukrainian propaganda, disinformation and calls for the escalation of violence. In his programs, he not only provides a platform for pro-kremlin speakers, but also actively participates in discussions, directing them in the right direction and supporting anti-Ukrainian and anti-Western narratives. Babayan has consistently justified the so-called "special military operation" using his programs and his personal Telegram channel.
Also, on his Telegram channel, Babayan promotes fundraisers for the RT project "We Will Act Further" aimed at meeting the needs of the russian military. In particular, Babayan supported fundraising for thermal imaging sights for the 27th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the russian armed forces, electronic warfare equipment for the 305th Brigade of the Eastern Military District, sniper optics kits for snipers of the Special Forces Brigade, etc.
Babayan's role in russian propaganda was recognized by russian state awards, including the medal "For the Return of Crimea" in 2014, the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, in 2018, and the Order of Friendship, awarded to him in 2024 "for merits in the development of the media and many years of conscientious work."
He has visited the TOT of Ukraine, in particular, in 2021 he participated in the "russian Donbas" forum in the temporarily occupied Donetsk.

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.

A russian journalist, political analyst, TV presenter and documentary filmmaker who gained fame for her work at Komsomolskaya Pravda radio, where she hosted the "Friedrich" Show and "Evening Sofa".
Since the beginning of the war in eastern Ukraine, she has been actively covering the events from a pro-kremlin perspective. As a war correspondent, she frequently visited the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including Donetsk and Luhansk regions, where she talked to local residents, covering their stories through the prism of russian propaganda.
After russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Friedrichson began to actively cover the events of the so-called "SMO", preparing reports from Mariupol, in particular from the Azovstal area. In March 2022, Friedrichson stated that Azov representatives in Mariupol allegedly shot a civilian in his yard as soon as he came out of the basement.
In her speeches, Friedrichson has repeatedly stated that the war in Ukraine is a "civil war" provoked by Kyiv with Western support. She insisted that russia should not have been drawn into the "conflict" and that the West could have avoided it if it had been more pragmatic. She has consistently emphasized that the "confrontation in Ukraine" is an internal conflict between Kyiv and the residents of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" and claims that russia started the so-called "SMO" because it was left with no choice, and one of its goals is to return historical lands and protect people in Ukraine.
In 2023, she made the documentary Bakhmut, dedicated to the storming of the city and the participation of the Wagner PMC in these events.
In her materials, Friedrichson also broadcasts narratives that discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, in 2025, she accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately attacking a boarding school in Suzha (Kursk region), claiming that the Armed Forces attacked civilians to blame russia, as she said happened in Bucha.
On her Telegram channel, Friedrichson often posts fundraisers to support members of the so-called "SMO".