Meta bans Russian state media outlets for deceptive influence operations, following US sanctions.
Meta has announced a global ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, citing their involvement in deceptive influence operations. This decision follows U.S. sanctions against RT, which is accused of covertly funding misinformation campaigns. The Kremlin condemned the ban as "unacceptable," arguing it discredits Meta and complicates relations. This escalation aims to curb Russian efforts to manipulate public opinion on social media.
September 17, 2024
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