Russia Blocks Access to Google News

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media regulator, has restricted access to Google News within the country.

The move comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Google has not released a statement regarding the ban, but it is believed to be a response to the company's decision to restrict access to Russian state-controlled media outlets on its platform.

The ban has been met with criticism from human rights groups.

The ban on Google News has been criticized by human rights groups, who argue that it is a violation of freedom of speech and access to information.

The move is also likely to have a significant impact on the Russian population, as Google News is a popular source of information for many citizens.

It is unclear how long the ban will remain in effect.

Roskomnadzor has not provided any information on how long the ban will remain in effect.

However, it is likely that the ban will remain in place until the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is resolved.