Why a popular Russian children’s cartoon is Ukraine’s newest wartime targetKyiv says the animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which has become a global success since it launched in 2009, poses “a threat to Ukraine’s national security.”"Masha and the Bear."Collection Christophel / Alamy fileAug. 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTA cartoon centered on a feisty girl and her cuddly companion may seem an unlikely target for wartime sanctions. But as Ukraine announced a slew of new measures against Russian military companies and high-ranking officials last week, it also set its sights on a popular TV series. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Why a popular Russian children’s cartoon is Ukraine’s newest wartime target
Kyiv says the animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which has become a global success since it launched in 2009, poses “a threat to Ukraine’s national security.”
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