YouTube is not yet interested in fulfilling the requirements of Russian legislation. However, this would be the first step towards its resumption of activity in Russia.

Axar.az reports that this was stated by the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia, Maksud Shadayev.

“Roskomnadzor has several claims against YouTube. This is a matter of fulfilling legislative norms. If they fulfill these requirements, take concrete steps to unblock local content, then this issue will be discussed,” Shadayev said.

According to the minister, despite the billions of rubles of fines imposed on Google, the more important requirements at the moment are the unblocking of Russian channels, the implementation of an adequate policy by the company, and the non-application of restrictions to Russian authors.