Twitter to comply with EU sanctions

Twitter will comply with European Union sanctions on Russian state-controlled media, meaning content from such publishers will be withheld for users in EU member states, a Twitter spokesperson said Wednesday.

“The European Union (EU) sanctions will legally require us to withhold certain content in EU member states, and we intend to comply,” the spokesperson said.

Outside of the EU, the platform said it will continue to focus on “de-amplifying this type of state-affiliated media.”

“We continue to advocate for a free and open internet, particularly in times of crisis,” the spokesperson said.