Russia will block social networks that threaten security, said the senator

MOSCOW, Mar 22 Russia will continue its steps to block the activities of social networks and digital platforms that threaten security and sovereignty of Russia, said Senator Vladimir Poletaev. /uploads/2022/03/a6106ed9c489974f3639aa4693db8b3b.jpg» />00:20Roskomnadzor to exclude Instagram* and Facebook* from the register of social networksThe Tverskoy Court of Moscow on Monday banned Facebook* and Instagram* in Russia for extremist activity. anti-Russian propaganda, support was provided for radicals and extremist appeals, and under the guise of advertising, attempts were made to «targeted influence» on Russian citizens. Previously, Roskomnadzor at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office, restricted access to Instagram * in Russia due to calls for violence against Russians. Instagram* has been inaccessible from Russian IP addresses since last Monday. Before that, Roskomnadzor blocked Facebook* in Russia due to massive discrimination against Russian media and information resources, including RIA Novosti, Sputnik and RT.* A social network recognized as extremist in Russia Yesterday, 17:25, a lawyer spoke about Meta*'s ability to unblock his social networks in Russia