The Russian YouTube channels were taken down for posting misinformation about Covid and trying to evade a YouTube-imposed ban. Previously, they’ve been accused by Germany of ‘manipulative’ reporting on anti-lockdown protests, and for spreading divisive content ahead of last week’s election. In the Russian argument, RT DE had already received a warning from YouTube for breaching coronavirus misinformation guidelines. It was given a week-long suspension from posting on the platform. Russia has threatened to ban YouTube if it does not reinstate two German-language channels backed by the Russian state that were deleted for violating Covid misinformation guidelines. Which rules are to be followed, Youtube or Russian Laws ?
