"Given that Roskomnadzor is restricting access to the social networks Instagram and Facebook, the video hosting service YouTube, VPN services and the messengers Telegram and WhatsApp, FAS considers advertising on these platforms to be a violation of advertising laws. If Roskomnadzor takes measures to restrict access to platforms... advertising on such resources is prohibited."
"FAS had said last week that both advertisers and content creators could face legal penalties for placing ads on Telegram, marking the first official statement suggesting such a ban. However, the agency's statement on Tuesday made it clear that its interpretation of federal laws goes beyond Telegram and applies to any platform Russian authorities aim to restrict or block in the country."
Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) announced that advertising on restricted online platforms is illegal, including Telegram, YouTube, Instagram, and other services that Roskomnadzor has restricted. The ban applies to any platform the state communications regulator restricts or blocks in Russia. FAS linked the advertising prohibition to Roskomnadzor's restrictions against these platforms, citing reasons such as accusations of extremism, failure to protect user data, and inadequate moderation of criminal activity. Violators face fines up to 500,000 rubles. The statement clarified FAS's previous position that both advertisers and content creators could face legal penalties for placing ads on restricted platforms.
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