"HBO Removes Miloš Biković from 'The White Lotus' Amid Ukraine Controversy"

Actor Miloš Biković has been dropped from the upcoming season of HBO's hit TV series The White Lotus due to criticism over his ties to Russia, with the Ukrainian foreign ministry expressing displeasure and HBO deciding to recast the role. Biković, who has protested against HBO's decision, has been a vocal supporter of Russian culture and was conferred Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin in 2018. The actor has stated that he does not support any wars and wishes for all active conflicts to stop, citing his experience growing up during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.