Vladimir Putin has gone to extreme lengths to control the flow of information in Russia, but theres one step he hasnt dared take: shutting down YouTube.
Why it matters: One of Putins first initiatives upon taking office 20 years ago was to bring Russias independent TV networks under his control. But YouTube has replaced TV in the news and entertainment diets of Russians under 30, and it’s become the go-to platform for Putins critics, Russian journalist Andrey Loshak tells Axios.
