Summary of Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media networks
Summary of Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media networks
Meta has announced a ban on several Russian state media networks due to alleged deceptive tactics for influence and evading detection. This marks an escalation in Meta's stance towards Russian state media. Other social media platforms have also complied with requests to block Russian state media content. The US has accused RT of paying a firm to create content with hidden Russian government messaging, resulting in new sanctions against the broadcaster. RT is accused of being a tool of Russia's intelligence apparatus with ties to Russian intelligence.
quoting nevent1q…tajsFacebook owner Meta bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.
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Meta has announced a ban on several Russian state media networks due to alleged deceptive tactics for influence and evading detection. This marks an escalation in Meta's stance towards Russian state media. Other social media platforms have also complied with requests to block Russian state media content. The US has accused RT of paying a firm to create content with hidden Russian government messaging, resulting in new sanctions against the broadcaster. RT is accused of being a tool of Russia's intelligence apparatus with ties to Russian intelligence.