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Russia Adds Meta Spokesperson to Criminal Wanted List
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The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Given that Meta has relaxed its rules to allow Russophobia as well as illegal calls for murder and violence against Russians in its social media platforms, it's no wonder that Andy Stone has been placed on a wanted list. The tech conglomerate has violated at least two articles of the Russian Criminal Code related to public calls for extremist activities and assisting in terrorist activities.
Anti-Russia narrative
The outrageous and senseless decision to put Andy Stone on a wanted list stems from the fact that Meta has successfully cracked down on Russian state-sponsored disinformation campaigns on its platforms since the Kremlin invaded Ukraine. Moscow is desperately trying to retaliate against those who obstruct its nefarious intentions.