Google Bans RT and Other Russian Channels From Earning YouTube Doller Amid Ukraine Crisis

In response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, Alphabet Inc.’s Google has decided to ban RT and other Russian state-funded channels from earning money through ads on their websites, apps, and YouTube videos. The move comes after Facebook also blocked state-funded Russian channels. While Facebook has been able to maintain some Russian state-sponsored channels, the company’s move is particularly shocking given the recent history of the conflict.

The company’s move comes as a result of its new policy, which prevents Russian state-funded media outlets from using its ad technology and tools. As a result, Russian state-run channels will be unable to place ads on their videos on YouTube, a major source of revenue for the Russian government.

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The move also comes after the European Union announced sanctions on a prominent figure in Russian propaganda, Margarita Simonyan.

YouTube is blocking RT and other Russian channels from earning money from ads. YouTube has already banned some state-funded channels but hasn’t said which ones. The European Union imposed sanctions on Simonyan, a prominent figure in Russian propaganda.

As a result, videos from these affected channels will appear on YouTube less frequently. In addition, YouTube will no longer let Russian-backed channels run ads in Ukraine.

Source: Reuters