Google Disables Google Maps For Ukraine; Bans Russia Owned RT's Mobile App

Alphabet Inc's GOOG GOOGL Google temporarily disabled some Google Maps tools for Ukraine, which provide live information about traffic conditions, Reuters reports.
After consulting with sources, including regional authorities, Google globally disabled the Google Maps traffic layer and live information.
Ukraine faced attacks from Russian forces who invaded the country on February 24.
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Google said live traffic information remained available to drivers using its turn-by-turn navigation features in the area.
Google also banned downloads of Russian state-owned media outlet RT's mobile app on Ukrainian at the Kyiv government's request.
Google blocked RT and other channels from receiving money for ads on their websites, apps, and YouTube videos, similar to a move by Meta Platforms FB Facebook after the invasion.
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