Google, Facebook rebuff Russia over political advertising accusation

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Facebook said advertisers, and not the company itself, were responsible for complying with local election laws.

MOSCOW - Google said on Monday that it supported responsible political advertising that complies with local legislation, after Russia accused it of circulating such advertising during local elections at the weekend.

The state communications watchdog said Google and Facebook had circulated political advertising during the polls, which it said could be seen as interference.

 

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