Facebook limits access to Russian state-controlled media in Ukraine | Business Standard News

The Ukrainians have also suggested that Meta remove access to Facebook and Instagram in Russia. Topics Facebook | Ukraine | Russia IANS  |  New Delhi/Kiev  Last Updated at February 28, 2022 11:20 IST Meta (formerly Facebook) has blocked access to several Russian state-controlled accounts in Ukraine. The social network said it is also reviewing other governments’ requests to restrict access to these accounts in their countries. Nick Clegg, vice president of global affairs at Meta, said in a tweet thread early on Monday that the company has been in contact with the Government of Ukraine. “At their request, we have also restricted access to several accounts in Ukraine, including those belonging to some Russian state media organisations,” Clegg posted. “We are also reviewing other government requests to restrict Russian state controlled media,” he added. The Ukrainians have also suggested that Meta remove access to Facebook and Instagram in Russia. “However, people in Russia are using FB and IG to protest and organise against the war and as a source of independent information,” he informed. “The Russian government is already throttling our platform to prevent these activities. We believe turning off our services would silence important expression at a crucial time,” he noted. Hit by…
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