The Center for Countering Disinformation reported the information.According to the Center, the Russian State Duma is already openly discussing the possible complete shutdown of the video service within the next year. At the same time, Russian content creators are being encouraged to switch to alternative platforms that are under full state control.The official reason cited for the upcoming blockage is "violation of Russian legislation" and "disrespect for the country." However, according to experts, the real irritant for the Kremlin has been YouTube's refusal to comply with state censorship demands and restrict independent content.As noted by the Center for Countering Disinformation, Russian authorities perceive the platform as a threat to the regime, since it remains one of the few mass channels providing access to alternative information."YouTube remains one of the few global services that has refused to operate according to the rules of Russian state censorship, which the Kremlin perceives as a direct threat to the regime," the agency stated.