VOICED : Rusia prohíbe Facebook e Instagram por "extremismo"

A Moscow court banned Facebook and Instagram in Russia, labeling them as extremist. WhatsApp, also owned by Meta, was not affected as it is not used for public information dissemination. Russian security services demanded the ban due to Meta's relaxed rules on violent posts against Russian military and leaders amid the Ukraine conflict. Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are blocked in Russia, accessible only via VPN. Since Russia's intervention in Ukraine, the government has tightened control over online information.

What was the reason given by the Moscow court for banning Facebook and Instagram?

• They were not paying taxes.

• They were spreading false information.

• They were not popular in Russia.

• They were considered extremist activities.

Why was WhatsApp not affected by the ban in Russia?

• It is not owned by Meta.

• It is not used for public information dissemination.

• It is a paid service.

• It is not popular in Russia.

What prompted the Russian security services to demand a ban on Facebook and Instagram?

• Meta's decision to allow violent posts against Russian military.

• A decline in user numbers.

• Technical issues with the platforms.

• A request from the Russian public.

Which social media platforms have been blocked in Russia, making them nearly inaccessible?

• Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

• Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram

• WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook

• Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

What has the Russian government done since the intervention in Ukraine regarding online information?

• Relaxed control over online information.

• Encouraged more social media use.

• Tightened control over online information.

• Banned all internet services.