Conflict● LowAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 6:59 PM
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."
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