YouTube begins blocking Russian state media channels around the world .
YouTube video hosting has already begun blocking access to state-funded Russian media channels around the world.
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The company said this on Friday, citing a policy banning content that denies or simplifies well-documented acts of violence .
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Google’s most popular streaming video service, reportedly owned by Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL.O), has reportedly said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is now subject to its violent policy.
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“Our community principles prohibit content that denies, downplays, or banals well-documented violent events, and we remove content about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that violates that policy,” said hosting spokesman Farshad Shadloo.
“Accordingly, with the immediate entry into force, we are also blocking YouTube channels linked to Russian state media around the world,” he added.
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The American company Google in recent days has strengthened protection for Ukrainians through its tools, and given Russians sanctions and restrictions.
Source: Ukrgate
