Ukrainian President Zelensky on August 20 sanctioned Animaccord Animation Studio and five Russian nationals behind Masha and the Bear, accusing the globally watched children's cartoon of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and funding the Russian state. The sanctions enable YouTube blocking in Ukraine and follow British MPs' calls to pull the show from streaming platforms.
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