Russia puts Meta platform’s spokesperson on wanted list

Authorities in Russia, after classifying Meta, owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as extremist, on Sunday, put Meta platform’s spokesperson, Andy Stone on a wanted list without specifying the charges.

Russia has hugely cracked down on media and social media freedom since launching its Ukraine offensive last year and banning criticism of it.

Stone is listed on Russia’s interior ministry’s list of wanted people, without further detail.