Friday, 24 March, 2023

YouTube blocks monetization features on some Russian state channels

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube is pausing state-backed Russian media outlets&rsquo; ability to earn money through advertisements on the platform. In addition to this, the media giant is less likely to recommend videos from Russian state-backed channels to users. While YouTube has said that RT will no longer be able to run advertising, it&#39;s unclear whose other channels have been demonetized. Some state-backed stations still appear to contain commercials, as journalist Mark Scott said on Twitter.</p>