Google Bans New Account Creation in Russia: What’s Behind the Decision? 🇷🇺

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Summary:

  1. Account Creation Halted
    Google has officially restricted new account creation for Russian users, as confirmed by the country’s digital ministry.

  2. Ongoing Pressure from Russia
    This action follows years of increasing pressure on Google to comply with Russian demands, including the removal of content deemed illegal by Moscow.

  3. Impact on YouTube
    The tech giant has faced backlash for blocking YouTube channels belonging to Russian media and public figures since the invasion of Ukraine.

  4. Reduced Communication
    Telecom operators in Russia have reported a significant decrease in SMS messages sent by Google to Russian users, indicating a broader impact of these restrictions.

Read more at: The Moscow Times