Meta's Spokesperson, Andy Stone, Becomes A Target Of Russian Interior Ministry
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Meta Platforms Inc.'s spokesperson, Andy Stone, has been added to Russia's criminal wanted list, according to Russia's interior ministry website. The specific reasons for Stone's listing are undisclosed. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, was declared a 'terrorist and extremist' entity by Moscow last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This has led to increased legal actions against Meta's users in Russia. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are banned in Russia and can only be accessed via VPNs. WhatsApp was fined in Russia for not removing banned content, and a Russian lawmaker proposed a ban on WhatsApp for state institutions.
November 27, 2023 | 11:32 am
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Meta Platforms Inc.'s spokesperson is on Russia's wanted list, and the company faces ongoing legal challenges in Russia, where its services are banned and can only be accessed via VPNs.
The news of Meta's spokesperson being on Russia's wanted list and the ongoing legal issues in Russia could negatively impact investor sentiment. However, since Meta's services are already banned in Russia, the direct financial impact may be limited. The negative score reflects potential reputational damage and the continuation of a hostile environment in Russia.
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