Conflict● ElevatedAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 4:11 PM
Ukraine sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ cartoon over alleged Russian propaganda
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Ukraine sanctioned the creators of the Masha and the Bear cartoon — one of Russia’s most successful cultural exports — accusing the globally popular children’s cartoon of spreading pro-Russian narratives to young audiences.
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