Mikhalkov responded to the entry into the database of the GUR of Ukraine with a proverb

On November 13, People's Artist of the RSFSR, director Nikita Mikhalkov commented on the entry of his name into the database of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

"I have just learned from you that I have been added to this database. There was such a funny proverb: "The man was angry with the master, he was angry, but the master did not know," he said in an interview with TASS.

The reason for Mikhalkov's inclusion in the list was that the director systematically supports Russia's actions and policies. It is also noted that since 2012, he has been a constant confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Elena Isinbayeva, who lives in Spain, was added to the same database on November 9. The reason for the inclusion in the list was that Isinbayeva was a supporter and confidant of Putin in the elections in 2012 and 2018, and also participated in the drafting of amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

In addition, Russian singer Tatiana Kurtukova was added to the GUR database. As a reason for the inclusion of the artist in the list, the Ukrainian side indicated her popularity as a performer at patriotic and folk events. A separate reason for the entry into the database was the participation of the singer in the project "Music of Victory" in 2025.