temporarily block a number of russian channels from monetizing off its content. the company said it restricted access to russian channels at the request of the ukrainian government. youtube joins facebook parent company meta in taking action. it said on friday it cut russia's state ability to run ads, monetize them and said it will continue flagging policies. protesters around the world have been demonstrating against russia's invasion of ukraine. this was the scene outside the white house on saturday. many people hoisted ukrainian flags as they chanted stop putin now. and nearby flowers were left on the steps of the uyankrainian embassy. ukrainians in denver are speaking out. >> we pray for ukraine, we stand for ukraine, and we will never remain silent. >> sanctions are not enough.