YouTube blocks RT and other Russian channels from making money from their videos

YouTube announced on Saturday that it is suspending the possibility for some Russian networks, such as RT, to monetize their content on the platform due to “Exceptional circumstances” on Ukraineinvaded by Russia.

It also reported that it has limited access to RT (previously called Russia Today) and other Russian channels in Ukraine, a country invaded by Russian troops for three days.

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On Youtube revenue is earned by activating advertisements in the videos.

On Friday, Facebook claimed to have banned Russian public media outlets from making money on its platform.

“In light of the exceptional circumstances in UkraineWe are taking a series of measures.” stated a company spokesman.

“Our teams have begun to suspend the ability for some networks to generate revenue on YouTube, including RT channels around the world.”he added.

The platform specified that it “will limit a lot recommendations to users to choose those channels.

“And in response to a government request, we have restricted access to RT and several other channels in Ukraine”, YouTube noted.

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In early February, Germany banned RT on its territory, prompting Moscow to close the Moscow office of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.

The West often accuses RT of contributing to disinformation.

RT was created in 2005 as “RussiaToday”is financed by the Russian state and currently has stations and web pages in several languages, especially in English, French, Spanish, German and Arabic.

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Source: Elcomercio

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