> Context: Twitter and other U.S. social media companies are spaces for freedom of expression in Russia and have long provided a forum for political dissent ins

> Context: Twitter and other U.S. social media companies are spaces for freedom of expression in Russia and have long provided a forum for political dissent inside the country. Let us be honest that Twitter is known for it's own political removal of content as well. Everything is a “space for free expression”, so long one express what the powers in that space agree with. Russia must feel very free for those that wish to express their support for Vladimir.