The agency said that according to available information, “a number of structures with YouTube channels acquire advertising tools from YouTube (such as“ push notifications ”) in order to disseminate information about unauthorized (illegal) public events, including those aimed at disrupting elections of federal and regional significance. ”
Roskomnadzor claims that “such“ push notifications ”are received including by users who are not subscribed to the YouTube channels of these structures.”
The message emphasizes that if Google does not take action, then Russia will regard this as interference in the sovereign affairs of the state, as well as a hostile influence and obstructing the holding of democratic elections in the country.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on August 10, about 20 thousand people took part in an agreed rally on Akademik Sakharov Avenue in the center of Moscow.
After the rally, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of more than 130 people participating in an unauthorized rally.