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Russia Backs Down on Roblox Ban After Children's Complaints June 10, 2026 Ilya Moskovets / URA.RU / TASS Russia on Wednesday lifted restrictions on popular children’s gaming platform Roblox, saying the company “has fully complied with Russian legal requirements aimed at ensuring user safety.” “The company has implemented a range of additional child-protection measures,” the Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Ministry said in a statement. “Roblox pledged to continue efforts to combat the spread of undesirable content on the platform,” the ministry said. State media regulator Roskomnadzor blocked access to U.S.-owned Roblox last year on claims that it distributes extremist materials and promotes “LGBT propaganda.” Roskomnadzor said that children on Roblox were being “subjected to sexual harassment, tricked into intimate photos and coerced into committing depraved acts and violence.” President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said soon after that the ban triggered a flood of complaints sent by children to the authorities. At the time, pro-Kremlin censorship advocate Yekaterina Mizulina said she had received 63,000 letters from children aged eight to 16, half of whom express…

Russia Backs Down on Roblox Ban After Children's Complaints The gaming platform was blocked on claims that it distributes extremist materials and promotes “LGBT propaganda,” igniting a backlash from its young users.

Russia's Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying ... - Meduza Russia’s Digital Development Ministry said in early June it had reached an agreement with Roblox on the conditions required to protect Russian users’ rights and interests. “The corporation acknowledged that its existing technologies for protecting children from information harmful to their lives and health were ineffective,” the ministry said. Roblox has committed to introducing a set of measures to better protect children from “harmful and dangerous information” and from unwanted behavior by other users, the ministry said. Starting in June, access to games will be restricted by age group. The platform will also work to combat the spread of content that “harms children’s health and development.” The Digital Development Ministry and Roskomnadzor have asked the relevant law enforcement authorities to support lifting the restrictions on access to Roblox in Russia. The gaming platform Roblox was blocked in early December 2025. Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, said the move was due to the spread of “extremist” content and “LGBT propaganda.” The block affected millions of Russian gamers, and in s…

Russia ends Roblox block <p>Russia’s Digital Development Ministry announced that Roblox is no longer blocked in the country.<p>

Roblox gaming platform becomes available to Russian users again The Roblox company has fully complied with the Russian legislation’s requirements regarding user safety

Russia’s Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying the platform has agreed to meet government requirements <p>Russia’s Digital Development Ministry said in early June it had reached an agreement with Roblox on the conditions required to protect Russian users’ rights and interests.<p>

Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia’s most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage time among children in early 2025, according to Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based global cybersecurity firm. In a statement published on Wednesday, Russia’s digital ministry said...

Russia Moves to Lift Roblox Ban Amid Safety Assurances Russia Moves to Lift Roblox Ban Amid Safety Assurances Russia's digital ministry requests law enforcement to lift Roblox's ban after assurances of enhanced safety for young users. The ban, initiated due to child safety concerns, faced backlash. Roblox commits to implementing age-based restrictions and changes to ensure compliance with Russian law. Devdiscourse News Desk | Russias Digital Ministry Said On Tuesday It Had Asked Law Enforcement To Support Lifting A Ban On The Us Gaming Platform Roblox Rblxn | Updated: 09-06-2026 20:28 IST | Created: 09-06-2026 20:28 IST This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only. SHARE Russia's digital ministry has sought the support of law enforcement agencies to lift a ban on the U.S. gaming platform Roblox. The decision comes after the company assured enhanced safety measures for younger users, aligning with Russian law. The communication watchdog Roskomnadzor had imposed the ban last December, citing child safety concerns. This action had led to discontent among Russian users, even prom…

Russian ministry requests lifting of Roblox ban - SRN News Audio By Carbonatix MOSCOW, June 9 (Reuters) – Russia’s digital ministry said on Tuesday it had asked law enforcement to support lifting a ban on the U.S. gaming platform Roblox RBLX.N, based on assurances that the company would provide extra protection for young users and comply with Russian law. The communications watchdog Roskomnadzor announced the ban last December on grounds of child safety, annoying some Russian users and even sparking a rare protest in the Siberian city of Tomsk. “In connection with the guarantees of responsible conduct in the Russian market provided by Roblox, the Ministry of Digital Development, together with Roskomnadzor, has appealed to the relevant law enforcement authorities with a request to support the lifting of restrictions,” the ministry said in a statement. It said Roblox would impose age-based access restrictions on certain games and implement other measures to prevent the spread of harmful content. In the wake of the ban, Roblox said it would be willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia. (Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Kevin Liffe…

Russia Lifts Ban on Roblox After Compliance With Local Laws Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 10, 2026 · Last updated: June 10, 2026 MOSCOW, June 10 (Reuters) - Russian authorities have lifted a ban on U.S. gaming platform Roblox, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday. The digital development ministry said on Tuesday it had asked law enforcement agencies to support lifting the restrictions after the company pledged to strengthen protections for young users and comply with Russian law. (Reporting by Ksenia Orlova;Writing by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise) Explore more articles in theFinancecategory