Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia if it doesn't delete 'false information'

– Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor mentioned on Tuesday it wished Wikipedia to take away “materials with inaccurate info of public curiosity” in regards to the scenario in Ukraine.

The regulator accused Wikipedia of internet hosting false info on what Russia calls its “particular operation” in Ukraine and on the actions of Russia’s army too.

In line with Russian legislation, the proprietor of an Web useful resource that doesn't delete unlawful info when requested to take action by Roskomnadzor will be fined as much as 4 million roubles ($48,120.30), the regulator mentioned.

Russia despatched tens of hundreds of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, a transfer that has been met with fierce Ukrainian resistance and Western sanctions.

($1 = 83.1250 roubles)

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