Tinder to pull out of Russia, citing human rights concerns

The company that owns some of the world's most popular dating apps, including Tinder, has announced it will pull out of Russia entirely this summer in an effort to uphold its stated commitment to respecting human rights. Match, which also operates Hinge, OKCupid, PlentyOfFish and various other dating platforms, gave a hard date for its pullout in an annual impact report released on Monday. “We are committed to protecting human rights,” reads a short paragraph within the section on “Cultivating a culture of integrity and reliability”. “Our brands are taking steps to restrict access to their ser…

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