Facebook now lets you call for Putin’s assassination, but only if you don’t say how you’re gonna do it and where he lives
The decision comes amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Mar 11, 2022 by Claire Goforth
Twitter deletes tweets from Russia saying pregnant women hit in bombing were crisis actors
The embassy claimed the bombing was staged.
On Mar 10, 2022 by Claire Goforth
EU orders Google to block Russian state media from search results
The E.U. even wants posts from users discussing stories from Russian media to be blocked from view.
On Mar 10, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
‘It was nice knowing you brother’: TikToker shows sibling receiving Selective Service letter
Some users mistakenly believe the draft is coming back.
On Mar 9, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Russia’s ‘Z’ movement isn’t the next QAnon—but it’s already caused more harm
It’s not the next big conspiracy.
On Mar 9, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
‘The Kremlin is lying’: Hackers build tool to let anyone text Russian citizens about the war in Ukraine
‘Dear Russians, your media is being censored. The Kremlin is lying.’
On Mar 8, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Newsletter: Big tech pushes back against Russia
In today’s ‘Internet Insider’ newsletter, we also look at what comes next after a recent FCC and FTC nominees vote.
On Mar 8, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Far-right conspiracy theorists regurgitate Russian propaganda about U.S. bioweapons labs in Ukraine
Russia started the rumor to justify invading Ukraine. But it’s got legs.
On Mar 8, 2022 by Claire Goforth
‘This is unbelievable’: Russian police allegedly check citizens’ phones in viral TikTok
An apparent crackdown is taking place.
On Mar 7, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Niche experts are becoming viral Twitter heroes as they explain obscure Russia-Ukraine war topics
You never knew you needed tire maintenance expert Twitter.
On Mar 4, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Facebook’s ban of Russian state media doesn’t appear to apply to the largest state-run outlet
TASS is spreading Russian propaganda on Facebook.
On Mar 4, 2022 by Claire Goforth
Even Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Lindsey Graham is ‘unhinged’ for tweeting that Russian people need to assassinate Putin
This really isn’t how you should use Twitter.
On Mar 4, 2022 by David Covucci
Viral TikTok shows job listing for Ukraine war on Indeed—is it real?
Indeed post claims volunteers will be paid $3,300 a month.
On Mar 3, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
‘Pickup only in Ukraine’: People claim they’re selling seized Russian tanks on eBay
People are bidding as if the tanks are real.
On Mar 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth
Viral video shows 77-year-old Russian activist arrested for protesting Ukraine invasion
Yelena Osipova, who is well known in Russia, is being celebrated online.
On Mar 2, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
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