Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis sent letters to Meta and Google, asking them to block Russian propaganda and funding from Russia ahead of the elections on September 28. In the letters, they emphasize the use of the platforms for spreading the messages of sanctioned oligarch Ilan Shor, who spent $546,000 on advertising on Facebook. The senators are urging the companies to ensure free elections in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting the Russian threat to democracy.
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Alegerile din R. Moldova// Senatori SUA cer Google și Meta să blocheze propaganda rusă, după ce Șor a cheltuit peste 500 000 de dolari pe Facebook | Deschide
Senatorii de la Washington cer Meta și Alphabet să blocheze propaganda rusă și rețelele lui Șor înainte de alegerile parlamentare din R. Moldova
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