Meta reportedly earned over $338,000 from content linked to the pro-Russian disinformation operation known as 'Doppelganger,' which mocked European leaders and spread anti-Ukrainian sentiment. This operation has exploited social networks like Facebook, creating concerns over compliance with sanctions against Russian entities. Despite sanctions, one implicated Russian agency, the Social Design Agency, continued to distribute content on Meta's platform, prompting scrutiny regarding legal obligations to enforce such sanctions. The findings emerged from a report by Check First, Reset Tech, and AI Forensics, revealing the extent of sophisticated digital manipulation tactics employed by these networks.
Despite sanctions, Meta continued to review, approve and distribute advertisements linked to the SDA. This raises critical legal concerns regarding compliance with international sanctions frameworks.
The pro-Russian 'Doppelganger' operation targeted tens of thousands of Facebook users in Europe with anti-Ukraine messages and politically charged cartoons.
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