The Meta group is deploying end-to-end encryption in Instagram’s private messaging, in Ukraine but also in Russia.
Instagram, the application of Meta (formerly Facebook) has decided to step up its efforts to confront Russian propaganda and ensure the safety of its Russian and Ukrainian users.
Private messages in both countries are now encrypted on Instagram, while Russian state media posts on Facebook will be countered. This will also be the case on Instagram.
End-to-end encryption is coming to Instagram
According to Protocol, Meta Group President of International Affairs Nick Clegg announced new features. Instagram will inform its users that they can now switch to encrypted conversations, which was already offered on Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
“We believe that our priorities are first to continue to make our services available so that people can use them in the safest and most secure way possible” – Nick Clegg
For its part, Russia said last week that it would start restricting the use of Facebook in its country, which makes it difficult for Russians to document what is happening at the moment in their territory, in the eyes of the world. outside.
In addition, the Meta group does not want to block its services in Russia, because it believes that Russians must be able to continue to use its platforms. “to express oneself, organize and protest” or help their family and friends. Meta, however, responded to requests from the European Union and Ukraine to block Russia Today and Sputnik, and it banned Russian state media from advertising or making money on its platforms.
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