A new Russian children's animated children's series, "Sandpit", uses world leaders to spread pro-Kremlin messages targeting early education.

Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Russia is launching the animated series "Sandpit" for pre-schoolers, with the aim of instilling pro-Kremlin values. The series portrays international leaders as cartoon characters, promoting patriotism and geopolitical discussions at an early age. This is part of a broader strategy to control narratives among the younger generation, including through radicalized educational programs. Despite declining support for the war among young people, the Kremlin continues to invest in propaganda aimed at children, hoping to secure the loyalty of future generations.