Odesa, Ukraine's third-biggest city and one with an overwhelmingly Russian-speaking population, will decide this week on a controversial plan to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public spaces. The proposal, which aims to expand existing national restrictions, would prohibit such content in streets, parks, public institutions, and state-run arts and entertainment venues, and would also recommend a ban in privately owned spaces. Supporters view the Russian language as a tool of Russian influence, while opponents argue it would harm cultural heritage.