British MPs, led by liberal democrat Tom Gordon, have urged the… (маша · медведь · депутат)
British MPs, led by liberal democrat Tom Gordon, have urged the government to ban the Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear' over concerns it promotes Russian propaganda and Soviet military iconography. The call followed Netflix's renewal of the show's streaming rights in Britain.
Consensus
- A group of 50 British MPs urged the government to ban the animated series 'Masha and the Bear'.
- The request was made after Netflix renewed the show's streaming rights for two additional seasons.
- MPs claim that the series promotes Russian propaganda and normalizes Soviet military imagery.
- The show is available in Britain via ITVX.
Points of divergence
- The letter was addressed to the Minister of Culture Liz Nandy, and signed by over 50 MPs under the leadership of Tom Gordon. — kommersant
- The petition was sent after Netflix purchased rights for two more seasons; it also mentions criticism from Estonia's foreign minister. — vm
- The petition was submitted to the Minister of Culture Liz Nandy, and included a quote denying any propaganda claims about the show. — vesti
- The initiative followed Netflix's acquisition of streaming rights for two more seasons; it also mentions Ukrainian authorities' views on the series as soft power tool. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- UK Parliament Calls for a Ban on the Series 'Masha and the Bear' — Коммерсантъ
- Guardian: British MPs demand ban on cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' — Вечерняя Москва
- British MPs demand a ban on the cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' — Вести
- British MPs Call for a Ban on the Cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' — Ведомости