Netflix shuts down its services in Russia

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Variety reported that the company is suspending its services in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Emily Feingold said in a statement that they have decided to suspend their service in Russia.

A new Russian law requires large streamers to host 20 Russian propaganda channels, and last week, Netflix said it wouldn't comply with the law. The streaming giant halted all productions and acquisitions in Russia at the same time it was working on four Russian originals. The company has around 1 million subscribers in Russia.

There are other companies that have cut ties with Russia. Disney, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, and Sony have all delayed the release of their new films in Russian theaters.

TikTok stopped new video uploads and livestreams in Russia in response to the country's fake news law. Apple, Microsoft, and other companies have stopped sales to the country.