In March 2022, after the start of [Russia's aggression against Ukraine](https://cyberdefence24.pl/polityka-i-prawo/kijow-signal-przestal-wspolpracowac-z-ukraina), **The European Union imposed sanctions on the state-owned Russian broadcaster [RT](https://cyberdefence24.pl/armia-i-sluzby/prokremlowska-propaganda-stacji-rt-wciaz-krazy-na-youtube-pomimo-blokady) (formerly Russia Today)**. She was accused of an crucial function in **inciting armed aggression** and **supporting Russian military actions**. Soon, the United States joined the sanctions, and digital giants (m.in. Google and Meta) began blocking RT-related channels on their platforms.
