YouTube blocks 16 Russian channels in Ukraine, expands anti-propaganda crackdown

YouTube has blocked 16 Russian channels in Ukraine, including versions of 'Masha and the Bear', as part of ongoing efforts to curb Russian influence. This follows an October report of 39 channels blocked, indicating a sustained pattern of platform-based information control. The move underscores Ukraine's reliance on private platforms to enforce digital sanctions amid the ongoing conflict.

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