Thursday, April 2, 2015

Ukraine is banning films and TV shows that glorify Russia's military

Poroshenko

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed into law a new measure banning Russian films and television shows that glorify the country's military on Thursday.


The law, which was passed by Ukraine's parliament on Feb. 5 before being sent to Poroshenko for his signature, bans films and television shows made beginning in 2014. It is the latest in a series of measures designed to curb Russian propaganda in the country.



The measure would affect films and television made after Russia became involved in the conflict in Ukraine. However, it would not apply to anything produced in Ukraine or films produced jointly between Russia and Ukraine. Read more...


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