Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 21, 2026 (AFP) - Ukraine sanctions Russia's hit 'Masha and the Bear' cartoon

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2026-08-21
Ukraine has sanctioned Russian hit children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear" and its producers in a step towards banning the series, Kyiv's culture minister said Friday, slamming it as a Russian "propaganda" tool. The cartoon about a mischievous little girl and a retired circus bear is a cult classic in Russia. It has been viewed tens of billions of times on YouTube alone, broadcast in some 100 countries, and has inspired several spin-offs. But it......
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