Meta, YouTube Bar Russian Media from Earning Revenue on Their Platforms

Social media platforms are preventing Russian-backed media from earning ad revenue as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine. The head of security policy at Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that Russian state media would not be able to earn money from ads on the company's platforms. Following the move, YouTube said Russian channels, including state-owned network RT, would be barred from receiving money from ads on its platform, Reuters reported.