Roskomnadzor continues to tighten control over online information in Russia. The regulator directed Twitch to remove information and content deemed false or connected to banned substances. This move, confirmed by several Russian media outlets citing official statements, underscores the agency’s ongoing effort to curb disinformation and restrict access to material it classifies as illegal. The demand targets the owner of the streaming service and reflects a broader policy trend aimed at ensuring platform compliance with Russian law. For readers in Canada and the United States, the case illustrates how government agencies monitor large streaming platforms and press for rapid removal of content they regard as harmful or unlawful.
According to Roskomnadzor, a portion of content on the Twitch site has been registered as prohibited information and remains active despite repeated warnings. The materials include content promoting illegal drugs and misinformation. The agency has sent formal requests to the platform’s owners to remove the prohibited content and to align operations with applicable rules. The move highlights the close link between regulatory action and platform moderation, and signals the potential consequences for noncompliance across major services operating in Russia and beyond.
Historically Twitch has faced consequences and administrative penalties in Russia, including fines that have totaled tens of millions of rubles. This track record reflects the seriousness with which Russian authorities enforce content rules on large international platforms. The penalties illustrate how even global streaming services can be fined for failing to remove prohibited material, maintain transparency about their policies, or cooperate with local regulators. The Canada-US audience should note that such enforcement tendencies can influence global operations, content policy, and user safety standards across markets.
Let’s not forget that Roskomnadzor recently restricted access to Cloudflare, making thousands of sites inaccessible to Russian users. There was also information online that Twitch could still be blocked in Russia.
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Looking ahead, the convergence of regulatory action and community-driven development will shape how streaming and gaming platforms operate across North America. Regulators in various jurisdictions are watching closely as platforms adjust their moderation, privacy, and security practices. For audiences in Canada and the United States, the developments around Twitch and infrastructure vendors like Cloudflare serve as a reminder to expect policy updates, changes in access, and ongoing debates over content responsibility online. In this evolving environment, users benefit from clear rules, reliable moderation, and transparent communications from platforms about what content is allowed and how it is enforced.