(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube and Google Play stores are suspending all payment-based services in Russia, including subscriptions, as Western sanctions begin to pose banking challenges in the country.
Google and YouTube recently stopped selling online ads in Russia after similar pauses by Twitter Inc and Snap Inc following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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“As a follow-up action, we are now extending this pause to all of our monetization features, including YouTube Premium, channel subscriptions, Super Chat and merchandise, for viewers in Russia,” YouTube said in a statement on Thursday. “
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YouTube channels in Russia will still be able to earn revenue from viewers outside Russia through ads and paid features, including Super Chat and merchandising sales. According to the company support website, free apps are also available on Google Play in Russia.
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