Discord blocked in Russia and Turkey for spreading illegal content

Russia and Turkey abruptly blocked Discord, with Russia’s Roskomnadzor citing violations tied to extremism/terrorism prevention and illegal content, and Turkey acting on a court decision related to child abuse/obscenity and national security concerns. Users report needing VPNs to access the service, though VPN use is restricted in both countries, and BleepingComputer confirmed connectivity failures via a Turkish VPN. Officials say Discord did not comply with local laws, while the platform remains associated with both legitimate communities and misuse by threat actors.