Facebook Parent Meta's Spokesperson Wanted by Russia

Russia has placed Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on a wanted list, citing an article of the Russian Criminal Code, as part of its efforts to control the narrative amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Stone, who has been with Meta for nearly 10 years, was previously involved in communication roles for Democratic organizations and lawmakers. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Meta limited the scope of Russian state-sponsored news on its platforms, leading to a ban on the use of Meta's sites and Twitter in Russia. Stone's arrest in absentia for promoting aiding terrorism was ordered by a Russian court in mid-November.