Ukraine bans Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear for financial reasons

The Ukrainian government bans the broadcast of the Russian cartoon *Masha and the Bear*.

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The measure aims to cut advertising revenues that indirectly fund Russia.

This decision is part of heightened cultural tensions.

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