Still from the Masha and the Bear cartoon
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on 20 August imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and organisations involved in creating the Masha and the Bear cartoon series, which promotes Russian narratives.
Source: Office of the President of Ukraine; presidential decree
Quote: "Sanctions have been imposed on five Russian individuals and four organisations involved in the creation and distribution of the animated series Masha and the Bear, which promotes pro-Russian narratives disguised as children's content and poses a threat to Ukraine's national security."
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