Russia-Ukraine War: Google temporarily disables Google Maps Live traffic data in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: Alphabet Inc's Google on Sunday confirmed that it has temporarily disabled in Ukraine some Google Maps tools such as live information about traffic conditions and how busy different places are. Google said that the decision was taken for the safety of local communities in Ukraine. The development took place after consulting with sources including regional authorities. Currently, Ukraine is facing aggressive attacks from invading Russian forces. Also Read | Why is Russia declaring war against Ukraine? Here’s what you should know Recently, Google has banned the download of the mobile application of the Russian RT channel in Ukraine at the request of Kyiv, the broadcaster said on Sunday. "Google, at the request of Kyiv, has banned the download of the RT mobile application on the territory of Ukraine," the broadcaster said in a statement published on its official Telegram channel. Likewise, Google had announced its decision to pause the ability of Russian state-owned media to monetize content with ads on all of its platforms amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine. The Russian RT channel, as well as other Russian state-funded media, will not be able to run ads on YouTube, or any other Google services, including using the search and Gmail to place ads, Reuters reported on Sunday citing spokesman Michael Aciman. "We're actively monitoring new developments and will take further steps if necessary," Aciman said. On Friday, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) said that it was blocking Russian state media's ability to run ads and monetize them on Meta's platform. Also Read | Why Russia doesn’t want Ukraine want to join NATO | All you need to know -PTC News