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groundloop

(11,488 posts)
Mon Jun 20, 2022, 02:38 PM Jun 2022

Meta loses appeal in Russian court over 'extremist activity' tag -TASS

Source: Reuters

A Moscow court on Monday rejected an appeal brought by Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) after it was found guilty of "extremist activity" in Russia in March, the TASS news agency reported.

Russia restricted access to Meta's flagship platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as fellow social network Twitter (TWTR.N), in the wake of Moscow sending tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, a move critics have cast as an effort by Russia to exert greater control over information flows.

Back in March, Russia said its extremism ruling would not affect Meta's WhatsApp messenger service, focusing instead on Facebook and Instagram. read more

Meta did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Lawyer Victoria Shakina in March told a court that Meta was not carrying out extremist activity and was against Russophobia.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-loses-appeal-russian-court-over-extremist-activity-tag-tass-2022-06-20/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=technology-roundup&utm_term=Technology%20Roundup%20-%202021%20-%20Master%20List

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Meta loses appeal in Russian court over 'extremist activity' tag -TASS (Original Post) groundloop Jun 2022 OP
I say cut Russia off from everything. They abused all of our systems SouthernDem4ever Jun 2022 #1
I agree. How embarrassing for those to be so inept with Russia. rockfordfile Jun 2022 #3
Translation: Facebook still wants to do business in Russia. speak easy Jun 2022 #2
No Sympathy... GB_RN Jun 2022 #4

rockfordfile

(8,682 posts)
3. I agree. How embarrassing for those to be so inept with Russia.
Mon Jun 20, 2022, 05:48 PM
Jun 2022

In the past when Russia was our adversary USA did just fine.

GB_RN

(2,267 posts)
4. No Sympathy...
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
Jun 2022

Fuckerberg and Fecesbook may not have done what they were accused of doing in this case in Russia, but they certainly are guilty of seditious and subversive behavior and supporting extremists here. Too bad we haven’t been able to hold him and his company accountable.🤬

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