HBO hit TV series the White Lotus drops actor Miloš Biković over Russia ties

Network says role will be recast after Ukraine hit out over casting of Serbian for new season

The makers of hit TV show the White Lotus have dropped actor Milo Bikovi from the upcoming series after criticism from Ukraine over the Serbian native's ties to Russia.

Bikovi, who was cast for the third season of the award-winning dark comedy just weeks ago, has protested against HBO's decision as the triumph of absurdity and the defeat of art".