Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has charged Russian director and…
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has charged Russian director and People's Artist Vladimir Bortko with calls for nuclear strikes on Ukrainian territory.
Consensus
- The SBU has formally accused Vladimir Bortko of making statements that call for nuclear strikes on Ukraine.
- The SBU alleges that Bortko has repeatedly questioned Ukrainian statehood in public appearances.
- Bortko is a Russian national and a prominent cultural figure, known for films and television series.
- The accusations were made public through the SBU's Telegram channel.
- Bortko has not denied making the statements and claims he stands by them.
Points of divergence
- Bortko stated he considers the charges irrelevant, comparing them to 'last year's snow'. — vm
- Bortko expressed love for Kyiv and a desire to walk its streets again. — vm
- Bortko claimed he supports using tactical nuclear weapons to break through the front line and liberate Kyiv from what he called a 'band of scoundrels'. — vm
- Boris Mironov, a two-time Olympic hockey champion, was added to the Ukrainian 'Mirotvorets' database and faces charges related to supporting Russia's special military operation. — vm
- The SBU stated Bortko 'questioned Ukrainian statehood' in public appearances, without specifying the exact nature of the statements. — tg_tass_agency
- The SBU claims Bortko made the nuclear call in an interview, and that he has appeared on Russian TV channels after the start of the conflict. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Director Vladimir Bortko commented on accusations by SBU — Вечерняя Москва
- SBU has filed charges against Vladimir Bortko in absentia for justifying Russia's actions. According to the SBU, the director repeatedly... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- СБУ заочно предъявила подозрение российскому режиссеру Владимиру Бортко — Ведомости
- SBU issued an out-of-court indictment against Vladimir Bortko for justifying Russia's actions. — ТАСС (Telegram)