Over 50 MPs call for ban of Russian animated series Masha and
Liberal Democrat MP Tom Gordon and over 50 MPs called for the ban of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear, citing concerns over its potential propaganda influence. The show has gained popularity on platforms like YouTube, ITVX, and Netflix, and features Soviet-era military aesthetics. This raises questions about the long history of cartoons used for political indoctrination.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 15:19 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 22:20 UTC
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