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Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation chief Andrii Kovalenko says the popular cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' is a Russian propaganda project designed to influence children globally, and Kyiv, with international partners, has sanctioned the show's creators and distributors as part of broader action against Russia.
Ukraine imposed sanctions on five Russian individuals and four entities connected to the Masha and the Bear cartoon, accusing the show of spreading pro-Kremlin narratives disguised as children’s content. The measures include asset freezes and restrictions on distribution within Ukraine, potentially restricting access on platforms like YouTube. Kyiv wants international partners to mirror the actions.
Ukraine sanctioned Animaccord Animation Studio and several key Masha and the Bear producers for allegedly spreading pro-Kremlin narratives and funding the Russian state, a move Kyiv says counters propaganda aimed at children; Animaccord disputes the charges, insisting it operates independently, while the Kremlin denounces the sanctions.