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Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested
Major crypto exchanges including Coinbase and Binance are refusing a request by Ukraine to freeze all Russian accounts.
TikTok follows Facebook in blocking RT and Sputnik in the EU
TikTok has joined Facebook in blocking access to two Russian state media outlets in the European Union.
Netflix refuses to carry Russian state TV channels
Netflix has decided against carrying Russian state TV channels despite a law requiring the move.
Facebook restricts RT and Sputnik across entire EU
Facebook is “restricting access” to two Russian state media outlets across the entire European Union, a move that will prevent the publishers from sharing content to millions of people in the countries.
Microsoft is the latest to ban Russian state media from its platforms
Microsoft is banning Russian state media platforms RT and Sputnik from many of its platforms in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Etsy is cancelling $4 million in Ukraine seller fees
Etsy is writing off seller fees for Ukraine residents to support creators affected by the Russian invasion.
Tesla offers free EV charging near Ukraine for those fleeing conflict
It won't cost drivers to charge EVs at some Superchargers in Poland, Slovakia and Hungary for a limited time.
Russia withdraws from European spaceport in response to sanctions
Russia is dropping out of a European spaceport after being sanctioned over its invasion of Ukraine.
Airbnb offers free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
More than 300,000 people have fled the country after Russia invaded.
Ukraine raises over $13 million in crypto to help fight Russian invasion
Ukraine has raised over $13 million in cryptocurrency as part of a crowdfunding effort helping its defense against the Russian invasion.
Google disables Maps live traffic in Ukraine following Russian invasion
Google has temporarily disabled some live traffic data in Ukraine over concerns it might put residents at risk during the Russian invasion.
EU to ban Russian state-backed media outlets RT and Sputnik
In a decision that could have a significant impact on how companies like YouTube moderate their platforms, the European Union announced it plans to ban Russian state media organizations.
Meta restricts Russian state media access to Facebook in Ukraine
At the behest of Ukraine’s government, Meta took its most significant action yet against Russian state media organizations amid the ongoing invasion.
Ukraine asks international volunteers to join 'IT army' against Russia
Ukraine is recruiting international volunteers to carry out cyberattacks against Russia.
Elon Musk pledges to send Starlink terminals to Ukraine
With Russia’s invasion causing significant damage to Ukraine’s internet infrastructure, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday his company would bring its Starlink satellite internet service to the country.
Some Russian bank cards no longer work with Apple Pay and Google Pay
Following Western sanctions on Russia’s financial institutions, customers of several of the country’s largest banks can no longer use their debit and credit cards in conjunction with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Anonymous claims responsibility for Russian government website outages
Some official Russian government websites are down following alleged cyberattacks from Anonymous.
Russia restricts Twitter access amid Ukraine invasion
Russia has moved to restrict access to Twitter as its invasion of Ukraine continues.
Facebook blocks Russian state media from running ads
Facebook has blocked Russian state media outlets from running ads or using other monetization features.
Ukraine asks Apple to stop product sales and block App Store access in Russia
Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister wrote a letter to Tim Cook asking for Apple's support.