Youtube is blocking state-backed Russian media outlets from advertising and earning money on the platform. As Russian troops continue to invade Ukraine, YouTube said it’s’pause a number of channels” ability to monetize.

Youtube will recommend Russian state-run media to users less often. Some of these channels – including RT – will also be restricted in Ukraine.

Several @ YouTube channels from Russian state-owned outlets are still displaying ads.excellent. They are all still displaying ads.excellent.

Youtube says it’s barring RT from running ads but it remains unclear which other channels have also been temporarily demonetized. Some state-backed channels still appear to have ads.