Russia Imposes Ban on Discord Over 'Illegal Content'

• 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