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Russia Imposes Ban on Discord Over 'Illegal Content'

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-09T14:06:35.951925+05:30

- Russia has **banned Discord**, citing violations of its laws. - The ban is aimed at preventing the app's use for **extremist activities** and **drug sales**. - Discord joins other U.S. tech companies like **Meta's social brands** and **X** that are restricted in Russia. - The ban impacts **30-40 million users** in Russia, about 4% of Discord's total users. - This move comes amidst increasing tensions between U.S. tech companies and Russia following the **Ukraine invasions**. Source: [Vice](https://www.vice.com/en/article/russia-bans-discord/)

Russia has banned Discord, citing violations of its laws.
The ban is aimed at preventing the app's use for extremist activities and drug sales.
Discord joins other U.S. tech companies like Meta's social brands and X that are restricted in Russia.
The ban impacts 30-40 million users in Russia, about 4% of Discord's total users.
This move comes amidst increasing tensions between U.S. tech companies and Russia following the Ukraine invasions.