(ANSA) – ROME, MARCH 07 – TikTok has suspended the streaming and download of new content in Russia after the law approved by Moscow which increases the penalties for alleged fake news on the conflict, for which various newspapers have stopped correspondence. Netflix also suspended its service in Russia in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The company had already announced in recent days the suspension of all future projects and future acquisitions, joining the growing list of Western companies that have cut ties with the country. TikTok suspends live streaming and new content in Russia “In light of the new Russian law we have no choice but to suspend live streaming and new content on our video service while we examine the security implications of this law. Our in-app messaging service will not be affected, “the company explains on Twitter. TikTok is a Chinese social network that has over 1 billion users worldwide. (HANDLE).
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