Meta and Twitter restrict Russian ads after Moscow said it was limiting access to Facebook.
Gleicher said Facebook would also"continue to apply labels to additional Russian state media" in changes which have already started and"will continue into the weekend."
It said it was"actively monitoring for risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine, including identifying and disrupting attempts to amplify false and misleading information." "We want them to continue to make their voices heard, share what's happening, and organize through Facebook,the social media giant of"the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms, as well as the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens."
However, journalist Hinnerk Feldwisch-Drentrup said that the move by Facebook to block ads was"a little late,""Already 1.5 years ago @Facebook said it'll block ads from state media - but only those targeted to people in the US," he wrote.