War and Conflict
Google Play blocks RT and Sputnik’s apps in Europe
The latest of many blocks and restrictions.
Hillary Clinton is “disappointed” crypto exchanges won’t block Russians due to “philosophy of libertarianism or whatever”
Clinton wants all Russian users banned.
Reddit quarantines the r/Russia community
Citing “a high volume of information not supported by credible sources.”
Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, pulls RT and Sputnik from App Stores outside of Russia
Another company cuts off Russian citizens.
Tech platforms start blocking RT and Sputnik in Europe after EU order
The European Commission President described the blocks as an “unprecedented step.”
Domain and hosting provider Namecheap bans Russian citizens
Russian citizens have been given until March 22 to leave.
Twitter starts reducing the reach of Russian state-affiliated media websites
Tech companies have faced mounting pressure to restrict Russian state media.
YouTube demonetizes RT and other Russian state-affiliated channels
YouTube is going against its own policies based on what it says are “extraordinary circumstances.”
China news site accidentally leaks censorship instructions on Russia’s Ukraine attack
No news stories can be critical of Russia.