Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday International
Russia has placed Meta Platforms' spokesperson Andy Stone on a wanted list under unspecified charges, as reported by state-run TASS. The Russian Interior Ministry initiated a criminal investigation against Stone, yet details remain undisclosed. Meta's major platforms, Facebook and Instagram, were banned in Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The investigative committee accused Stone of "lifting a ban on calls for violence," prompting the criminal probe. Meta's response is awaited. The move escalates tensions between the tech giant and Russia, emphasizing the broader challenges faced by international tech companies navigating geopolitical complexities.
