The move would follow bans on Facebook, Twitter, and others
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office says it has filed a petition “to recognize Meta Platforms Inc. as an extremist organization and ban its activities on the territory of the Russian Federation.”reports that the head of the Duma’s Committee on Information Policy, Alexander Khinshtein, has called on Instagram to be banned if reports that Meta adjusted its moderation policies to allow users to call for violence against Russian soldiers are true.
“If Meta confirms this fact or declines to comment, that will be a reason for Roscomnadzor [sic] and other colleagues to take the toughest measures,” Khinshtein told. “My opinion is that the work of Instagram in Russia in this case should be blocked, like what’s happened to Facebook.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Meta Temporarily Alters Policy to Allow for Some Violent Speech Against RussiaFacebook's parent company has temporarily altered its political expression policy to allow for some use of violent speech, saying exceptions were put in place because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and allow for speech like “death to the Russian invaders'
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia expands attacks to Ukraine’s west, as ground forces maneuver near KyivSatellite imagery indicated that a Russian convoy massed outside Kyiv is maneuvering in possible preparation for a new push against the capital.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia responds to Poland offering jets to help UkraineUKRAINE-RUSSIA LATEST: -U.S. to send two Patriot anti-missile batteries to Poland -Russia responds to Poland offering fighter jets to help Ukraine -Over 2.15 million refugees have fled Ukraine: UNHCR
Read more »
Ukraine-Russia War: Russian journalist exiled in Arizona says Russia is a 'threat to the world'Regina Revazova, who had to leave Russia over a decade ago, said Russia is a threat to the world as the country continues its invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Top diplomats from Russia and Ukraine meet in TurkeyNEW: Russian military alleges that its forces have managed to capture more of the outer neighborhoods of Mariupol, in southeastern Ukraine, saying the operation to 'liberate' the strategic port city is ongoing.
Read more »
Biden will seek to end normal trade relations between U.S. and RussiaThe U.S. is set to announce the move in tandem with the G-7 and the European Union, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Read more »