No, Airbnb isn't banning people from Belarus and Russia from using its service
,Airbnb suspended its operation in Russia and Belarus a month ago. Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Airbnb said it isn't banning Russian or Belarusian nationals from making reservations on its platform. It is restricting users who are in Belarus and Russia from making new reservations, a spokesperson said.www.BusinessInsider.co.zaOn Tuesday, a Russian-language announcement on Airbnb's website sparked anger and confusion on Twitter when some users highlighted a statement that was translated to"guests from Russia and Belarus can no longer make reservations on Airbnb.
, no matter where they are based. In particular, it raised questions about whether dissidents and refugees could face difficulties escaping from these countries. An Airbnb spokesperson told Insider the policy"only impacts those who are inside of Russia and Belarus" and that the policy was part of the
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