YouTube has blocked the channels of Gazmanov, Baskov, and other Russian propagandists in Ukraine

The video platform YouTube has blocked or removed another 39 channels in Ukraine that were spreading Russian propaganda. Among them are channels belonging to artists who support Russia’s war against Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s regime.

The restrictions also affected the channels of Oleg Gazmanov, Nikolai Baskov, and other Russian performers, as well as channels for the animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which were distributed in various languages.

According to the CPD, the restrictions affected channels and playlists of Russian performers, as well as the propaganda animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which was available on the platform in various languages.

Specifically, access was restricted or the channels were completely removed for Oleg Gazmanov, Nikolai Baskov, Lolita, Dima Bilan, Basta, Mikhail Boyarsky, Shaman, Denis Maidanov, and other Russian artists and propagandists.

The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasized that it continues to cooperate with digital platforms to limit the spread of Russian propaganda in the information space.

This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.

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