# Ukraine’s majority Russian-speaking Odesa considers ban on Russian in the arts

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- BBC News, 2026-09-05 23:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33kzvgn8pyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Odesa, Ukraine’s third-largest city and a predominantly Russian-speaking one, is considering a proposal to halt Russian-language music and literature in public spaces. Supporters call Russian a tool of Russian influence, while entertainer Borys Barsky says a ban would only benefit Vladimir Putin. The plan would also remove Russian books from public library displays and encourage private venues to follow it.