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MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian ‘soft power’ cartoon Masha and the Bear

The Guardian Culture Thursday 02 July 2026, 13:17 UTC By Michael Savage Media editor 1 min read
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Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’UK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA cartoon for preschoolers depicting the adventures of a small girl and a retired circus bear may seem an unlikely source of parliamentary concern. Yet a cross-party group of MPs has written to ministers urging them to examine whether they can stop Masha and the Bear from being broadcast in the UK, alleging it amounts to a cuddly...

Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’

A cartoon for preschoolers depicting the adventures of a small girl and a retired circus bear may seem an unlikely source of parliamentary concern.

Yet a cross-party group of MPs has written to ministers urging them to examine whether they can stop Masha and the Bear from being broadcast in the UK, alleging it amounts to a cuddly form of Russian propaganda.

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