Viktor Sukhorukov is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actor. Honored Artist of Russia (2002). People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2008). Recipient of the Order of Friendship (2011). Laureate of numerous film festivals and awards. Born on November 10, 1951, in Orekhovo-Zuyevo (Moscow Oblast).
- Since January 7, 2023, he has been under NSDC sanctions for anti-Ukrainian activities and supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Video: Sukhorukov about Russia and Putin
- Included in the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized confidants during the 2024 presidential elections.
Sukhorukov's statements supporting the annexation of Crimea, the independence of the 'LPR' and 'DPR', and Putin:
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"The signal that I hadn't flown anywhere abroad was right there at the Simferopol airport, as I passed by those border booths, quiet and deserted... Even before, whenever I came to Crimea, I never had the feeling that I was in another country, although I understood and respected that it was the territory of another sovereign country. And the fact that Crimea is now Russian — that didn't just happen by accident, no — it is the will of history, the will of time! I cannot say it any other way. I am happy."
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"I don't know Obama. But Putin is better. He is my president. Appealing, strong, an excellent statesman."
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"Of course I support it! I support both the recognition (Ed. of the LPR and DPR) and the friendship of peoples with both hands, but above all — I support the decision of my president."
Sukhorukov's stance on the war in Ukraine
Supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
And now, when people say: «I am against war», I ask them: «Will you allow me to express my thoughts on that matter? Do you grant me that right?» Then I will say: I am against defeat in this military operation. If the army, a vast number of people trained by military academies along with the civilian leadership, decided this had to be done, it means a vital, blood-deep necessity arose. It means this is a matter of life and death, not merely 'ambition' as one colleague of mine claimed. Quite some ambition — to rise up, bristle, and go! And how much before this did we try to persuade them, plead with them, and even give them money — after all, we are neighbors, don't do this, we are kin! And in response they told us — we will never be brothers!
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