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What’s Roskomnadzor?

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What’s Roskomnadzor?

Roskomnadzor is Russia’s communications and media regulator who blocked Instagram and Facebook in the country, on March 21, 2022, for “extremist activity.” Prosecutors haven’t requested to ban WhatsApp’s Meta-owned messaging service, widely popular in Russia. A court’s ruling prohibits Meta from opening offices and doing business in Russia._x000D_

Which other news providers are blocked in Russia?

_x000D_In addition to blocking Facebook and Instagram, Roskomnadzor, in March 2022, blocked the website of Euronews, a European news network, cut Euronews broadcasts, and shut access to foreign media websites, including BBC and Voice of America. Other blocked news providers include Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, and Latvia-based website Meduza.

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