Meta is banning Russia state media organization from its social media company platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow’s propaganda.

The ban follows U.S. sanctions against the media outlet for alleged attempts to interfere in foreign elections.

Facebook owner Meta says it is banning several Russian state media networks, alleging they use deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations and evade detection on its platforms. "After careful consideration,

Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its platforms due to their foreign interference activities.

RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity,” Meta said