Instead of the main page, users now see a restriction notice. The decision to block the platform was made back on February 25. The reason? Gambling ads, which are almost entirely banned in Turkey. Rutube contained videos showcasing online casino interfaces and active links to these platforms.
(Meanwhile, Rutube's press service denied the allegations, claiming that some users' difficulties could be due to local ISP issues.)
Interestingly, YouTube, which is "enemy" territory for Russia, strictly prohibits casino ads. But of course, that’s "completely different" 🤡
