Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko supported calls by British parliamentarians to ban the broadcast of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in the United Kingdom. He reported this on Telegram, reports UNN.
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According to Kovalenko, the animated series is one of the tools of Russian propaganda and so-called "soft power," aimed primarily at children.
"Masha and the Bear" is one of those Russian products that should be restricted in the civilized world. It is gratifying that British parliamentarians fully support this position and have demanded a ban. This product is a tool of Russian propaganda and soft power that directly promotes the Russian cultural vision and is aimed at children
He emphasized that Russia systematically uses children's content to shape a favorable attitude toward itself among future generations.
Propaganda targeting children is one of the key tools of Russia's work, as they engage with future generations to ensure they perceive Russia in their societies in a way that benefits Moscow
According to Kovalenko, the Center for Countering Disinformation has long recommended imposing sanctions both against the animated series itself and against the Russian studio "Animaccord," which created it.