Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta, the parent firm of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, announced a global prohibition on Russian state media outlets, including RT and
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Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta, the parent firm of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, announced a global prohibition on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya.
This judgment is part of an intensified crackdown on alleged foreign interference, with Meta accusing these outlets of employing deceptive tactics to manipulate society opinion and evade detection.
The prohibition follows recent US actions, including money-laundering charges against two RT employees who allegedly orchestrated a scheme to sway the 2024 poll.
According to Meta, Russian state-controlled media have previously attempted to evade detection through covert activities, prompting the firm to grab more stringent measures.
Meta's shift marks a significant escalation in its approach to Russian state media, which had previously faced only limited restrictions, such as ad bans and reduced post visibility.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for treating Russian media operations as covert intelligence activities, reinforcing the government's stance on combating foreign sway.
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