TikTok

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TikTok is portrayed as a social media platform active in Russia despite legal challenges related to content deemed illegal under Russian law, including material promoting non-traditional sexual relationships. In June 2025, a Moscow court fined TikTok three million rubles for failing to remove two videos containing such content, which the authorities consider propaganda. The company has also faced international litigation, notably settling with a minor from Florida over alleged mental health harm caused by platform use. Additionally, TikTok is mentioned in relation to viral trends, user-genera…

Recent coverage

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• TikTok to settle lawsuit from teen who developed depression and anxiety — Вечерняя Москва
• TikTok to settle lawsuit filed by a teenager over mental health concerns — Коммерсантъ
• Moscow Court Fines TikTok 3 Million Rubles for Refusal to Remove LGBTQ+ Content — Вечерняя Москва
• Moscow court fines TikTok 3.5 million rubles — Интерфакс
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