The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor considers fines to be the most effective measure in influencing Google and Facebook.
Anti-piracy memorandum extended in Russia
Representatives of copyright holders, video hosting owners and search engine operators in Russia have extended the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of exclusive rights protection until August 1.
Audiovisual service register compiled in Russia
The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has compiled a register of audiovisual services (AVS) primarily targeted at a Russian audience and with daily traffic of over 100,000.
Andrei Lipov to head Roskomnadzor
Andrei Lipov has been appointed the head of the Russian regulator Roskomnadzor.
Alexander Zharov to head Gazprom Media
Alexander Zharov, currently the head of the Russian regulator Roskomnadzor, is to become the new CEO of Gazprom Media.
Russia to reciprocate Ofcom action
The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has said it will mirror actions taken by Ofcom against the licence holder of the channel NTV-Mir Baltiya.
Russian regulator tackles piracy
The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has taken protective measures in relation to the intellectual property of broadcasters.
Google drawn into Ukrainian/Russian ‘hybrid war’
The Ukrainian regulator National Council has asked Google to prevent the blocking of its satellite TV channel ATR T (TK-Atlant-SV) on YouTube.
French and Russian regulators trade blows
The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has accused France 24 of breaking the country’s media laws.
Russia acts against TV piracy
The Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has blocked the retransmission of the channels TV3, TNT, CTC, Dohzd, Pyatnitsa and Ren TV on over 200 internet sites.