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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Liam James

Facebook and Instagram to permit posts calling for violence against Russians and death of Putin

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Facebook and Instagram users in some countries will be allowed to call for violence against Russians and the death of Vladimir Putin, according to leaked emails.

Meta, the social media platforms' parent company, will temporarily change its hate speech policy for posts regarding the war in Ukraine for the countries involved and most neighbouring European countries.

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