Twitter slowdown in Russia until mid-May; no block for now
https://apnews.com/fd42e715623ff9ed81a05fda16feb579
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Monday they would continue to slow down Twitter until mid-May, but wouldn't block the social media platform for now because it has started to remove banned content faster.
The announcement marks somewhat of a reprieve in the recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform, which has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia.
Twitter slowdown in Russia until mid-May; no block for now
Apr 5, 2021, 2:37pm UTC
https://apnews.com/fd42e715623ff9ed81a05fda16feb579
> MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Monday they would continue to slow down Twitter until mid-May, but wouldn't block the social media platform for now because it has started to remove banned content faster.
> The announcement marks somewhat of a reprieve in the recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform, which has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia.