Amazon-owned live streaming platform Twitch is planning a full withdrawal from the Russian market, citing concerns over economic viability and mounting regulatory pressures, according to recent reports.

Russian users have already been restricted to a maximum streaming quality of 720p, down from the previous 1080p standard—a move that mirrors Twitch’s operational pattern prior to exiting other markets.

Russia’s federal communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, revealed that Twitch has accumulated fines totaling 69.7 million rubles (approximately $800,000) for repeatedly refusing to remove illegal content and failing to fulfill obligations as a social media platform.

Additionally, the platform was placed on a regulatory watchlist for non-compliance with Russia’s "landing law," which mandates foreign IT companies with over 500,000 daily active users in the country to establish local representative offices.

The combined impact of regulatory hurdles and financial penalties has reportedly made sustained operations in Russia unsustainable for Twitch, leading to the decision to cease services entirely.