The widow of Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, has had her X account suspended. Meanwhile, his brother has been put on Moscow wanted list's. Listen to a Daily podcast special on Russian opposition in the wake of Navalny's death as you scroll.
Because Musk curates the platform to Russia’s standards. If Xitter didn’t do stuff like suspening Navalny’s wife, Russia might decide to go to a Chinese platform or try to develop their own.
Putin would never ban X in Russia, are you crazy?
“Hmm yes, banning my best propaganda tool. This is the move.” - Not Putin
Because Musk curates the platform to Russia’s standards. If Xitter didn’t do stuff like suspening Navalny’s wife, Russia might decide to go to a Chinese platform or try to develop their own.