Vladimir Zelensky signed a decree banning the cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' in Ukraine due to national security threats, as the series promotes pro-Russian narratives.

Vladimir Zelensky signed a decree banning the cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' in Ukraine due to national security threats, as the series promotes pro-Russian narratives.

@meduzalive 20 Aug 2026, 20:31

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the creators of the animated series "Masha and the Bear," banning its broadcast in the country due to the distribution of pro-Russian narratives that pose a threat to national security.

@varlamov_news 20 Aug 2026, 20:25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky banned the broadcast of the animated series 'Masha and the Bear' and imposed sanctions on five Russians and four organizations involved in its production due to threats to national security.

@ostorozhno_novosti 20 Aug 2026, 20:05