MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Monday said they decided not to block Twitter after the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed “readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue.” The announcement seemingly ends the most recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform that has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia. Two months ago, Russia’s state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused Twitter of failing to remove content encouraging suicide among children, as well as information about drugs and child pornography. The agency slowed down the speed of uploading photos and videos to the platform, both on desktops and mobile devices, and less then a week later threatened to block it.
