Ukraine Sanctions 120 Russian Artists, Bans Music From Streaming Platforms

Ukraine has banned 120 Russian performers from its music streaming services. The move uses targeted sanctions, not a general ban on Russian-language content. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine approved the sanctions. Officials say these specific artists publicly support Russia’s war in Ukraine and its policies. Their music and profiles will be removed from all major streaming platforms operating in Ukraine. The government states this action is a national security measure, not a cultural one. A government advisor clarified the policy is aimed at individuals who are "complicit in the aggression." He stressed that Ukrainian artists who perform in Russian are not affected.