Russian TV Cuts Putin References from Sitcom Amid Censorship

Russia's STS network removed scenes from the sitcom Voroniny that mention Putin, 'Banderites,' and compare family quarrels to war, per Verstka. This reflects tightening media censorship in Russia, likely to avoid satire of the Kremlin and the Ukraine conflict. The move signals increased self-censorship by broadcasters ahead of potential elections or to maintain state-aligned narratives.

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