Russian state media is banned from using YouTube ads and viewing from within Ukraine is also restricted
It was reported that the YouTube channel of the TV station 'Russia Today (RT)' owned by the Government of the Russian Federation has been regulated by Google and has been suspended from monetization. In addition to this, Google has a policy to regulate advertisements on apps and websites.
Google blocks RT, other Russian channels from earning ad dollars | Reuters
YouTube suspends ads from Russian state media, limits RT access
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/27/youtube-suspends-ads-from-russian-state-media-limits-rt-access/
The YouTube development team has determined that the situation around Russia is 'abnormal' and has announced that RT and other channels have suspended many features to monetize on YouTube. Although the channel has not been closed, it is no longer possible to place advertisements, and it is said that measures are being taken to reduce the frequency of recommended appearances of the channel. In addition, these channels are no longer available from within Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian government.
Regarding RT, the European Union and others have taken bans, saying that they 'justify the war' and 'disseminate harmful false information.'
A YouTube spokeswoman said, 'We may continue to monitor new developments and take further steps.' In addition, it is planned to prohibit RT from placing advertisements on search results and Google services such as Gmail via Google's tools.
In addition to this, Google prohibits downloading RT smartphone apps from within Ukraine. A Google spokeswoman has announced that this is 'at the request of the Ukrainian government.'
As of February 26, 2022, Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, has announced that he has requested Google, Apple, Netflix and others to impose restrictions on Russia.
I've addressed the @Google to stop supplying Google services and products to Russian Federation. Including blocking access to Google market and Google Pay. We are sure this will motivate proactive youth to stop this war!
— Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) February 26, 2022
In addition to Google, Facebook has announced that it has banned RT ads.
Facebook stops monetizing Russian government-related media after Russia's invasion of Ukraine-GIGAZINE
Russian communications regulators announced on February 27 that they have sent a letter requesting that YouTube channels be unregulated and made available to Ukraine.
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