Russian Media Accounts Blocked by Google: Roskomnadzor Demands Action
July 20, 2024, 3:34 am
Roskomnadzor has demanded Google to unblock over 200 Russian accounts on YouTube. The Russian media watchdog sent a request to Google's CEO Sundar Pichai to lift the restrictions on various accounts, including those of Russian media outlets, government bodies, businesses, and public figures who support Russia. The move comes after YouTube imposed restrictions on 207 Russian resources since 2020, with 83 of them affected in 2024. Channels like RT, RBC, and accounts of musicians and writers have been targeted. Roskomnadzor criticized YouTube's actions as censorship and highlighted the presence of over 61,000 "banned materials" on the platform. Reports suggest that YouTube may face a ban in Russia by September 2024.
Citibank Halts Conversion of Russian Bonds: Impact of Sanctions
The US Treasury Department added the Moscow Exchange to its SDN list on June 12, affecting Russian banks' operations with currency swaps in dollars and euros. The Moscow Exchange suspended trading in euro, dollar, Hong Kong dollar, and derivatives in these currencies. Following the US, the UK included the Moscow Exchange in its sanctions list, adding 40 individuals and entities. Citibank advised issuers and investors to cancel their bonds quickly and reserved the right to suspend bond conversion until August 1 if necessary. The bank also stated it would not assist in opening accounts in Russia for receiving converted shares.
Citibank Halts Conversion of Russian Bonds: Impact of Sanctions
The US Treasury Department added the Moscow Exchange to its SDN list on June 12, affecting Russian banks' operations with currency swaps in dollars and euros. The Moscow Exchange suspended trading in euro, dollar, Hong Kong dollar, and derivatives in these currencies. Following the US, the UK included the Moscow Exchange in its sanctions list, adding 40 individuals and entities. Citibank advised issuers and investors to cancel their bonds quickly and reserved the right to suspend bond conversion until August 1 if necessary. The bank also stated it would not assist in opening accounts in Russia for receiving converted shares.