The Verkhovna Rada bans russian music in Ukrainian media and public space
The relevant law signed on June 19
What happened? The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has banned russian music in Ukrainian media and public space.
Source. This is stated in the card of the bill “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Support of the National Music Product and Restriction of Public Use of the Music Product of the Aggressing State”.
Details. It is noted that in Ukraine it is prohibited to conduct and display sound programs, videograms and music videos in public if it is produced by a citizen of a country declared aggressor in Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada in 2015 declared russia as an aggressor state. Restrictions will apply until the liberation of all occupied Ukrainian territories and the cessation of russian aggression.
In Ukraine, a separate list of singers condemning russian aggression will be created, and their compositions may be heard on the radio and in public space. In addition, the law prohibits the play of music and movies in the cabins of buses and taxis without the consent of passengers.
The share of Ukrainian songs must reach at least 40% of the number of radio compositions.
75% of the daily volume of TV and radio broadcasts should also speak the state language.
Background. It will be recalled that the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova signed a law on the security of the information space aimed at combating disinformation.
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