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Russia blocks instant messaging platform Discord

SUMMARY

Russia's communications regulator has blocked Discord for failing to comply with local laws, according to TASS. The San Francisco-based platform joins a growing list of foreign tech companies facing restrictions in Russia.

Roskomnadzor has previously fined Discord for not removing nearly 1,000 items deemed illegal.

The regulator has a history of enforcing compliance, issuing fines against various platforms. Major sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have also faced blocks in Russia since the Ukraine invasion in 2022.

Discord has not commented on the situation.


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