MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear
A cross-party group of UK MPs has written to the culture secretary requesting a review of the Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear'. The MPs argue the show contains subtle propaganda and should be removed from UK broadcast platforms like Netflix and ITVX.
Why it matters
This reflects growing geopolitical concerns regarding the influence of foreign media and 'soft power' during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Masha and the Bear is one of the most popular shows of all time on YouTube, and has recently been recommissioned for Netflix. It is also available on ITVX. Photograph: PR Image Masha and the Bear is one of the most popular shows of all time on YouTube, and has recently been recommissioned for Netflix. It is also available on ITVX. Photograph: PR Image Television & radio MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’
The framing focuses on the MPs' concerns regarding propaganda, which aligns with the editorial stance of the publisher on international relations.
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