Spotify fully suspends services in Russia over censorship laws

Spotify has made the “difficult decision” to fully suspend its services in Russia
Spotify said the legislation, which ‘criminalises certain types of news’ put its employees and listeners at risk (PA)

Spotify said the legislation, which ‘criminalises certain types of news’ put its employees and listeners at risk (PA)

Spotify has made the “difficult decision” to fully suspend its services in Russia in response to its laws restricting free speech.

The streaming giant said the legislation, which “criminalised certain types of news” put its employees and listeners at risk.

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