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Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Odesa's city council was scheduled to vote this week on a proposal to restrict Russian-language content in music and literature in public spaces. Odesa is Ukraine's third-largest city. The measure would apply to performances and literary events in public venues. No vote outcome was reported at the time of publication.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33kzvgn8pyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
