Russia will create a replacement for YouTube specifically for the media

Roskomnadzor called on Russian technology companies to create a domestic replacement for YouTube specifically for

MASS MEDIA. The agency claims that Google video hosting pursues a “targeted censorship policy” in relation to Russian media.

In its notification, Roskomnadzor said thatYouTube has banned the creation of channels for the Russian media “ANNA NEWS” (Analytical Network News Agency). The agency sent a letter to Google demanding that it resume access to the news agency’s YouTube channels.

Roskomnadzor believes that censorship in relation toRussian media is unacceptable. The department also stated that Russian media need to maintain their channels on domestic video hosting sites. Roskomnadzor asked the country's leading Internet companies to help create such services.

Roskomnadzor recently demanded that YouTube return Vladimir Solovyov to the "Trending" tab.