YouTube blocks access to RT and Sputnik across Europe

YouTube blocks access to RT and Sputnik across Europe
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Tue, 01 Mar, 2022 - 15:46
Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent

YouTube has blocked channels linked to Russian state-owned media outlets RT and Sputnik across Europe amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The Google-owned video platform said the ban was effective immediately but said it may take some time for the block to become fully effective.

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