Enforcement Expansion
Meta announced a global ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and , across its platforms for foreign interference activities, expanding previous restrictions.
The ban follows accusations of RT acting as a Russian intelligence arm, involved in covert information warfare and influence operations in various countries.
International Response
The Kremlin condemned Meta's decision, claiming it discredits the company and complicates relations, while RT dismissed U.S. allegations as conspiracy theories.
U.S. sanctions target RT, its parent company, and individuals for their roles in funding covert influence campaigns, including a scheme to promote pro-Kremlin content in the U.S..