Rybolovlev is on a list of Russian businessmen sanctioned by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

Contrary to the original film,Top Gun: Maverickmakes no direct or indirect reference to Russia.

This is hardly a coincidence.

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: MaverickParamount Pictures

Hollywood must be vigilant and transparent of Russian money being used to further pro-Kremlin censorship.

Deadlinehas contacted Paramount for comment on the letter and its claims.

WGA West building in Hollywood