Russia Blocks Discord, Cites Failure to Remove Nearly 1,000 Illegal Items

Oct 8, 2024, 03:21 PM

Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has officially announced the blocking of the messaging platform Discord for violating Russian legal requirements. The ban was imposed due to Discord's failure to remove nearly 1,000 pieces of 'illegal' content flagged by authorities. This move follows similar actions against other foreign tech platforms as Russia continues its crackdown on social media services that do not comply with local laws. Users reported difficulties accessing Discord, with data from the Downdetector service indicating widespread issues. Some users noted that the messenger remained accessible when using a VPN.