Google Ends AdSense Monetization for Russian Publishers
The decision impacts Russian content creators and further isolates the country's digital economy.
- Effective August 12, Google will deactivate AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager accounts in Russia.
- Final payouts to eligible Russian AdSense users will be made between August 21 and 26.
- This move follows a series of actions by Google since 2022 amid geopolitical tensions.
- Russian content creators face significant revenue loss and may need to seek alternative monetization methods.
- The decision could lead to a decrease in overall digital ad spending within Russia.