Netflix Shuts Down Service in Russia
thewrap.com“Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service in Russia,” the streamer said in a statement.
It is unclear whether the subscriptions for Netflix’s approximately 1 million subscribers in the country will be suspended or removed entirely.
Earlier this week, Netflix began pulling up stakes in Russia with the announcement that it would not comply with laws requiring them to broadcast 20 free, state-run broadcast channels on their service, following in the footsteps of tech companies like YouTube, Meta and Twitter which have blocked ad revenue to Russian channels like RT and Sputnik.
Meanwhile, all of Hollywood’s major studios announced this past week that they would not be releasing their upcoming films in Russian cinemas, including Warner Bros.’ “The Batman,” Disney/Pixar’s “Turning Red,” and Sony’s “Morbius.” More to come….
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