news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-08-21

Ukraine bans Russian animation 'Masha and the Bear' as propaganda

Ukraine's Ministry of Culture has placed sanctions on the Russian animated series, seeking to block its distribution and monetization due to concerns over state propaganda.

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