Netflix suspends service in Russia, invaded Ukraine

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, companies such as Apple and Microsoft have stopped selling products and services in Russia, but it has become clear that Netflix, a new video streaming service, has also stopped providing services in the country. rice field.

Netflix Suspends Service in Russia Amid Invasion of Ukraine --Variety
https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/netflix-suspends-service-russia-ukraine-invasion-1235197390/

Netflix shuts down its services in Russia --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/6/22964565/netflix-shuts-down-services-russia-ukraine-invasion

Netflix has ceased service in Russia in protest of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the first week of March 2022, Netflix announced that it would suspend all projects and acquisitions related to Russia. Netflix has produced four original Russian works, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, all of which have been suspended prior to distribution. In Russia, a new law has been created stating that 'video platforms need to distribute the country's free-to-air propaganda channels,' but Netflix refuses to do so.

In addition to this, Netflix has announced that it will completely suspend its services in Russia. When Variety, an entertainment media company, contacted a Netflix spokeswoman, he said, 'We have decided to stop the service in Russia in consideration of the situation at the site.'

Netflix launched in Russia in 2016, with a relatively small number of subscribers of around 1 million. Netflix has a cumulative total of 222 million subscribers worldwide. Netflix operates a service in Russia as a joint venture with the Russian National Media Group.

Netflix has announced that it will be able to watch the 2015 documentary film ' Winter on Fire: Ukraine, the Fight for Freedom ' for free. This work focuses on Euromaidan in Ukraine, triggered by the decision of former President Viktor Yanukovych , who did not sign an agreement with the European Union and instead chose to strengthen relations with Russia. The protests in Ukraine eventually succeeded in expulsion of former President Viktor Yanukovych, but it is believed that relations with Russia deteriorated and created an excuse for this invasion of Ukraine.

Winter on Fire Ukraine Struggle for Freedom --A Netflix Documentary [HD] --YouTube


Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, various major studios in the entertainment industry have announced that they will stop releasing movies in Russia.