Discord banned in Russia and Turkey over content compliance issues

Discord has been banned in Russia and Turkey for failing to remove illegal content and not cooperating with authorities. Users report losing access to their online communities, but they can still use VPNs to access the app. In Russia, the ban follows Discord's refusal to delete channels that criticize the government or support opposition views. The Russian military, which used Discord for communication, was reportedly caught off guard by the sudden ban. Turkey's ban stems from Discord's non-compliance with requests for user data related to criminal activities. Authorities claim the platform was used for serious offenses, including child exploitation. Discord is aware of the bans and is investigating the situation.