Spotify said it will suspend its streaming service in Russia in response to the country’s new media law. The streaming audio platform closed its Russian office earlier this month. Russia’s new legislation makes it illegal to report any event that could bring the Russian military into disrepute.Spotify said it will suspend its streaming service in Russia in response to the country’s new media law. The streaming audio platform closed its Russian office earlier this month. Russia’s new legislation makes it illegal to report any event that could bring the Russian military into disrepute.