In a recent statement, the Kremlin has claimed that it has not seen the Oscar-winning documentary that has generated international attention, highlighting the Russian government's ongoing approach to media censorship and control. This declaration is part of a broader effort to manage narratives surrounding critical portrayals of its regime and actions. It indicates an intentional ignorance towards works that may undermine the government's legitimacy or that challenge the official narrative.

The situation comes in the wake of significant political repression in Russia, particularly against independent media outlets such as The Moscow Times, which has been labeled as