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Apple removes Russia's state-backed messenger from App StoreApple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose ...
'Great crackdown': Russia tightens the screws on the internetThe government is periodically jamming the web in regions across Russia, while restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and tak...
Foreign spies can see Telegram messages sent by Russian soldiers, Ifax cites ministerTelegram, one of the most popular messenger services in Russia, is widely used by Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, but is under pressur...
Russia is cracking down on WhatsApp and Telegram: Here's what we knowRussia announced Thursday it had blocked WhatsApp over its alleged failure to comply with Russian legislation, days after restricting acces...
WhatsApp fully blocked in Russia as Moscow backs new platform and it is not Telegram. Check new alternative for Meta Platforms messengerRussia's move against WhatsApp is the culmination of six months of pressure on the U.S. company.
WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging appRussia's government has already blocked major social media like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and ramped up other online restrictions sin...
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state appRussia is trying to completely block WhatsApp. This move aims to promote local apps and increase government control over the internet. Russ...
Moscow chokes Telegram as it pushes state-backed rival appThe Telegram messaging app, an important platform for public and private communications in Russia, is facing new restrictions and fines fo...
WhatsApp complains about restrictions in Russia after reported slowdownWhatsApp's statement followed a repeat warning by Russia's communications regulator that it would completely block WhatsApp if it did not c...
Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform RobloxRussia has blocked Roblox, claiming it spreads extremist and LGBT material. The regulator says the game harms children’s moral development....
Russia orders state-backed app, WhatsApp rival, to be pre-installed on all phones and tabletsRussia will require MAX, a state-backed messaging app, on all mobile phones and tablets from next month. This decision follows restrictions...
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block itRussia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with ...
Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp, Telegram callsRussia has partially restricted calls on WhatsApp, claiming it’s a necessary step to fight fraud, extortion, and terrorism. The government ...
Russia is taking measures to partially restrict calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax saysRussia’s telecom watchdog will partially restrict calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax reported. Following a new law by President Putin...
WhatsApp in firing line as Russia prepares to hit back at US with sanctions by banning Meta’s messaging app, aims to develop its ownRussian lawmakers are preparing to ban WhatsApp, citing national security risks and aiming for digital sovereignty amidst ongoing tensions ...
'Security threat': Russia readies to oust WhatsAppA Russian lawmaker has advised WhatsApp to prepare for a potential exit from the Russian market, citing the likelihood of the messaging app...
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, influential lawmaker saysRussian President Vladimir Putin last month signed a law authorising the development of a state-backed messaging app integrated with govern...
Putin authorises creation of state messaging app to combat WhatsApp and TelegramRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to develop a state-controlled messaging app, aiming to reduce reliance on platforms like ...
Russian MPs back new state messaging app to combat WhatsApp and TelegramRussia is developing a state-backed messaging app to reduce reliance on foreign platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. It will integrate dee...
Russia fines WhatsApp for first time for not deleting banned contentAlthough WhatsApp's parent company Meta Platforms Inc was last year banned in Russia as an "extremist" organisation, the messenger app - wh...