Google prohibits Russian users from monetizing content through AdSense

Google is shutting down AdSense accounts in Russia, banning Russian content creators from monetizing their videos on YouTube. The company also updated its policy for publishers, stopping monetization through AdSense, AdMob and Ad Manager for users from Russia.

On August 12, 2024, Google updated its publisher policy, announcing the suspension of monetization for users from Russia through AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager. The move is a continuation of Google’s sanctions against Russia, which began back in 2022. Russian content creators will no longer be able to make a profit through these platforms. In February 2024, Russia responded by passing a law banning its citizens and companies from advertising on foreign platforms, making monetization opportunities for Russian users much more difficult.

This decision is another step in Google’s sanctions against Russia, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This could lead to significant financial losses for Russian content creators, as they would no longer be allowed to make a profit from their channels.