What's happened
Russia has added Meta spokesperson Andy Stone to its wanted list on unspecified terrorism charges.
Why it matters
The event is significant as it reflects the ongoing crackdown on social media platforms and individuals critical of the Russian government.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Russia has added Andy Stone to its wanted list on unspecified terrorism charges. AP News and The Moscow Times also cover the story, providing additional details about Russia's crackdown on Meta and its spokesperson. Politico and New York Times are excluded as they focus on different topics.
How we got here
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there has been a crackdown on social media platforms and individuals critical of the Russian government.
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