![]() Spotify said that its teams have reviewed thousands of pieces of content since the start of the invasion, and on Wednesday, the company launched a new global guide on the Spotify platform to provide users around the world with “trusted news” sources. That's because the Commission has stipulated. Earlier this week, the company had removed all content from Russian state-affiliated media outlets RT and Sputnik from the EU and other markets (except for Russia). The EU's ban on Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik has just gone into effect after the bloc formally adopted the sanctions, meaning media regulators are now expected to monitor compliance, with the risk of fines being levied by national watchdogs across the bloc for any platforms found continuing to distribute the Kremlin-linked media firms' content. Spotify’s arrival in Russia, as well as the additional 12 European countries, is a big step forward in our overall global growth strategy. Like many other internet platforms, Spotify has restricted the discoverability of Russian state-affiliated content on its service. “Our first priority over the past week has been the safety of our employees and to ensure that Spotify continues to serve as an important source of global and regional news at a time when access to information is more important than ever.” “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unprovoked attack on Ukraine,” Spotify said in a statement. Following Russia’s military attack on Ukraine last week, Western governments have urged companies to push back on President Vladimir Putin in any way possible. To date, only a few companies, including Spotify, had complied.
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