Yandex Cuts Deal Ending Russian Self-Preferencing Case

By Matthew Perlman (January 21, 2022, 5:08 PM EST) — Amid debate among U.S. lawmakers over legislation that would bar large technology platforms from favoring their own products and services, Russia’s antitrust watchdog has entered a settlement with internet giant Yandex requiring the company to end similar practices.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service said in a statement issued on Wednesday in Russian that Yandex has agreed to a settlement ending the agency’s case against it, alleging…