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The online discussion site ‘Reddit’ has issued a blanket ban on its members publishing links to Russian state-sponsored media outlets such as RT and Sputnik, as well as Russian adverts on its platform.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube, and a number of other tech companies have already banned RT and Sputnik.
“While many communities on Reddit already blocked connections to Russian state media channels like RT, Sputnik, and their foreign language affiliates,” the company said in a statement late Thursday.
Reddit claimed it is in constant contact with its moderators and communities, “particularly those most affected by the dispute,” to provide help, resources, and specialized tooling so that they can continue to operate without interruption.
“We’re also assisting affected Reddit colleagues in Ukraine, including giving advance income payments and housing allowances, as well as assisting with their migration,” the business stated.
As the Russian military makes stronger gains into Ukraine, Meta has already broadened a ban on Russian official media outlets — RT and Sputnik — on Facebook and Instagram globally to limit the spread of misinformation.
Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service, has closed its Russian headquarters and removed content from state-run media sources RT and Sputnik.
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