Putin, YouTube

Putin on YouTube Slowdowns: We're All Trying to Find the Guy Who Did This
Filmmaker Karen Shakhnazarov says he told Vladimir Putin that YouTube throttling is counterproductive. The Russian president says he'll 'look into it,' Shakhnazarov claims.
Putin Probes YouTube's Disrupted Speeds Amid Criticism
President Vladimir Putin is investigating slow YouTube speeds in Russia after concerns raised by cinema official Karen Shakhnazarov. While critics argue intentional disruption, Russia attributes it to Google's equipment issues.
Putin will look into YouTube disruptions, Kremlin says
President Vladimir Putin is looking into slow speeds and disruptions on YouTube in Russia after the country's top cinema official raised the matter with him, the Kremlin said on Friday. Critics believe YouTube is being deliberately disrupted by the authorities to prevent Russians from viewing a mass of content there that is critical of Putin and his government.
Kremlin Says Putin Is Looking Into Issue of Slow YouTube Speeds in Russia
The Kremlin on Friday said problems with slower speeds on YouTube in Russia were linked to Google's failure to comply with Russian law and that President Vladimir Putin was looking into the issue. Russian internet monitoring services have reported mass outages of the online video hosting service,
Russians Say YouTube Access 'Restored' After Plea To Putin
Russian media reported Thursday evening that many YouTube users were able to watch normally following months of slow video speeds in the country, after President Vladimir Putin promised to look into the issue.
YouTube disruptions in Russia: Critics call it ‘deliberate’ attempt, Kremlin says Putin to look into speed issue
According to critics, YouTube is being deliberately disrupted by the authorities to prevent Russians from viewing a mass of content there that is critical of Putin and his government.

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