Users are also given access to podcast explainers about the Russia-Ukraine war and the history of Ukraine.

In the United States, for example, the section links to daily news podcasts including those from The New York Times, BBC News, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. 2, the company also launched a new guide on the platform to provide users around the world with access to localized trusted news sources, according to Reuters. Since the Russian hostilities started, Spotify said that its teams have reviewed thousands of pieces of content. The music streaming giant said that it is providing individual support to the company's employees in the region as well as to their global community of Ukrainian employees. The company also wants to ensure that it continues to serve as an important source of global and regional news at a time when access to information is vital.Īlso Read: Apple Takes Russia to Court Over App Store Alternative Payments Issue The Spotify representative added that they are shocked and saddened by the unprovoked attack on Ukraine and their first priority over the past week has been the safety of their employees.

The company has likewised removed all content from Kremlin-backed outlets RT and Sputnik from the platform. Just like other internet platforms, Spotify has restricted the discoverability of Russian state-affiliated content on the service.

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