Russia clears way to block Facebook, YouTube for 'censorship'

Russia's lower house of parliament said in a media release that authorities can target Internet platforms if they have been found to limit information based on nationality and language. — AFP

MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers on Dec 23 moved a step closer to allowing regulators to block Internet platforms like Facebook and YouTube if they are deemed to have censored content produced by Russians.

Russia's lower house of parliament, which passed draft legislation in a third reading, said in a media release that authorities can target platforms if they have been found to limit information based on nationality and language.