Netflix and Tiktok took action against the present situation between Ukraine and Russia. Both entertainment companies have blocked most of their services in Russia as the government pulls limitations on what citizens and media platforms may convey regarding Russia’s conflict in Ukraine.
Russian users of TikTok’s popular social media app will no longer be allowed to upload new videos or live streams. They will also be unable to see videos posted from other countries.
On the other hand, Netflix didn’t explain the suspension Sunday, other than to say it was due to “circumstances on the ground.”
According to TikTok spokesperson Hilary McQuaide, the TikTok app in Russia is currently in “view-only” mode, which means users can’t create new videos or watch live streams. However, according to her, they may still view earlier films, but not those outside the nation.
Russia blocked by plenty of IT companies
Many American-based tech companies have started cutting off services to Russia. For example, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express announced service cuts in Russia over the weekend.
In addition, Samsung Electronics, a significant supplier of smartphones and computer processors, has said that it will cease product shipments to the nation, following Apple, Microsoft, Intel, and Dell when doing so.
Two of the so-called Big Four accountancy companies announced their withdrawal from the nation on Sunday. Both KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers declared that their partnerships with their Russia-based member businesses, which employ thousands of people, will come to an end.
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s digital transformation minister, called on American technology companies to do more to retaliate against Russia on Sunday. He sent out open letters to Apple and Google, requesting that their app stores be shut down in Russia and suspended by Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud computing services.
Internet-based service and app providers have been scared to make moves that may deprive Russian residents of access to social media and other information sources.
Sum Up
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is one of the trending events this time, followed by restrictions media and information sector.
Various news organizations have announced that they will take a break from reporting in Russia to evaluate the damage. Claims of Russian military failures or civilian casualties in Ukraine have been labeled “fake” news by Russian authorities on several occasions. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is referred to as a “special military operation” rather than war or invasion by state media agencies.
For publishing what authorities perceive to be false news about the military, the legislation allows for up to 3 years in prison or a fine, but the maximum penalty is 15 years in situations where “serious repercussions” are assessed.
