Ukraine prepares appeal to Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music asking them to block Russian music
Language Ombudsman Olena Ivanovska told how Ukrainian officials are working to block Russian music in Ukraine on popular streaming services.
Language Ombudsman Olena Ivanovska told how Ukrainian officials are working to block Russian music in Ukraine on popular streaming services.
Ivanovska reported this in an interview with Interfax Ukraine. According to the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, the spread of such content in Ukraine is not just a paradox, but «actually a challenge to national security and cultural identity».
«Russian music, especially that created or supported by individuals who openly approve of Russia’s aggressive policies, should be limited as much as possible in our information spaces», — said Olena Ivanovska.
She said that the most effective method for blocking Russian music is to appeal to «major world platforms» with a clear position based on Ukrainian legislation. Ivanovska pointed out that Article 15 of the Law «On Culture» stipulates the impossibility of performing songs and other cultural products by Russian citizens or those who support the aggressive policy of the aggressor state.
The language ombudsman believes that this legislative framework can be relied on to require streaming platforms to block Russian music. Ivanovska added that it is important that such initiatives are supported at the level of the National Security and Defense Council and other state bodies, as this will «give them weight and official status» and increase the chances of successful implementation of restrictions. A working group has already been created under the Directorate for Internal and Humanitarian Policy of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
«I believe that blocking Russian music on popular platforms is a necessary step to protect the cultural space of Ukraine. At the same time, this process must be clearly regulated, transparent and comply with legislative norms so that we not only defend our national interests, but also act within the legal framework, evoking understanding and support from both Ukrainian citizens and the international community,» emphasized Olena Ivanovska.
Let us recall that back in 2022, a petition to the President of Ukraine regarding a mechanism for blocking Russian content in Ukraine appeared on the website petition.president.gov.ua.
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