Ukraine Crisis / Instagram banned in Russia from today, account of 80 million users closed

The whole world is facing the brunt of the Russia-Ukraine war. Big companies have come under its grip. Many companies have completely stopped their operations there in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After this, now gradually tough steps are being taken from the Russian side as well.

According to reports, the Kremlin has completely banned the use of Instagram in Russia. This ban has come into effect from today i.e. Monday. After this new order, more than 80 million people in Russia have been cut off from the whole world. Users in Russia say that they are unable to run Instagram.

Announced two days ago

The ban on Instagram from Russia was announced two days ago. This decision of the government has been called wrong by Instagram chief Adam Mossery. He says that due to this decision, 80 million people of Russia have become distant from each other. He told that 80 percent of the people who use Instagram in Russia use it outside the country. All these people would have been completely cut off from their loved ones by the ban.

Why did Russia take this step?

This step has been taken by Russia, when Facebook (now Meta) changed the rules regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meta had said in its statement that, opposing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is changing the head speech policy. Under this, Russia has allowed its users that they can openly speak against Putin on social media platforms.

META declared extremist organization

Russia has also taken tough steps regarding the change of rules made by Meta against Putin. Russia responded by declaring META an extremist organization.