VOICED : Rusia incluye a Meta en la lista de organizaciones "terroristas y extremistas"

Russia has officially classified Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, as a terrorist and extremist organization. This classification includes Meta in a list with nationalist far-right groups, foreign terrorist organizations, and Russian opposition groups, paving the way for legal actions against its users. In March, Meta announced that its platforms might allow posts with messages like 'death to Russian invaders,' provided they don't contain credible threats against civilians, a policy later limited to users posting from Ukraine. Since March, Russians have been unable to access Instagram and Facebook without using VPNs. Instagram was a key platform for advertising and sales in Russia.

What classification did Russia give to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram?

• A technology innovator

• A foreign investment company

• A terrorist and extremist organization

• A social media platform

What did Meta announce on March 10 regarding posts on its platforms?

• All posts supporting Russia will be banned

• Posts containing any political content will be flagged

• Posts with messages like 'death to Russian invaders' might be allowed

• All posts from Ukraine will be automatically deleted

To whom did Meta clarify its policy on posts related to the Russian invasion?

• All users worldwide

• Users posting from Ukraine

• Users posting from Russia

• Only verified accounts

What workaround are Russian internet users employing to access Instagram and Facebook?

• Using public internet cafes

• Switching to local social media

• Accessing through virtual private networks

• Using alternative social media platforms

Why was Instagram particularly significant in Russia before the restrictions?

• It was the only social media platform available

• It was a key platform for advertising and sales

• It offered free services to Russian users

• It was owned by a Russian company