Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day

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Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day

"Interference in Russia's sovereign affairs."

Russian state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said tech giants Google and Facebook had allowed political advertising during Sunday's regional elections despite being asked to ban such publicity. "Such actions can be seen as interference in Russia's sovereign affairs and hindering the ...

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