In March 2022, after the beginning of aggression [Russia on Ukraine](https://cyberdefence24.pl/politics-i-law/kijow-signal-stop-work-from-Ukraine), **The European Union imposed sanctions on the state Russian station [television RT](https://cyberdefence24.pl/armia-i-service/prokremland-propaganda-rt-still-krazy-na-youtube-podimo-blocks) (formerly Russia Today)**. She was accused of having an crucial function in inciting armed aggression and supporting Russian military action. shortly the United States joined the sanctions, and digital giants (including Google and Meta) began blocking RT-related channels on their platforms.
