Google pauses all ad sales in Russia
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notes, Google has been very careful with its decisions involving Russia. It has over 100 employees in the country, and Russian authorities previously threatened to prosecute individuals if their employers don't abide by their rules. Google's decision to ban all ad sales in the country comes shortly after Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor demanded the takedown of YouTube video ads it says are spreading"false political information" about Ukraine. According to areport, Roskomnadzor is accusing YouTube of running"advertising campaigns to misinform the Russian audience" and are"aimed at creating a distorted perception of current events.
The regulator didn't say whether it would limit YouTube in Russia if Google doesn't comply, but Russian authorities have been blocking websites that provide information contradicting their country's official narrative about the invasion. In addition to restricting access to Facebook within the country, the Russian government also
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