Russian Parliament backs bill enabling Moscow to block US social media giants
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WedWednesday 23
The bills targeting social media giants have fuelled fears of creeping China-style controls.
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Proposed laws could see Moscow gain powers to restrict access to US social media giants if they discriminate against Russian media and levy big fines on platforms that do not delete banned content.
Key points:
The first bill would allow Russia to restrict or fully block websites
The second would allow Russia to fine internet providers and site for failing to remove banned content
The two bills still need to be approved by the Upper House and signed by the President