Russia announced Thursday it had blocked WhatsApp over its alleged failure to comply with Russian legislation, days after restricting acces...

Russia's move against WhatsApp is the culmination of six months of pressure on the U.S. company.

Russia's government has already blocked major social media like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and ramped up other online restrictions sin...

Russia is trying to completely block WhatsApp. This move aims to promote local apps and increase government control over the internet. Russ...

The Telegram messaging app, an important platform for public and private communications in Russia, is facing ⁠new restrictions and fines fo...

WhatsApp's statement followed a repeat warning by Russia's communications regulator that it would completely block WhatsApp if it did not c...

Russia has blocked Roblox, claiming it spreads extremist and LGBT material. The regulator says the game harms children’s moral development....

Russia will require MAX, a state-backed messaging app, on all mobile phones and tablets from next month. This decision follows restrictions...

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with ...

Russia has partially restricted calls on WhatsApp, claiming it’s a necessary step to fight fraud, extortion, and terrorism. The government ...

Russia’s telecom watchdog will partially restrict calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax reported. Following a new law by President Putin...

Russian lawmakers are preparing to ban WhatsApp, citing national security risks and aiming for digital sovereignty amidst ongoing tensions ...

A Russian lawmaker has advised WhatsApp to prepare for a potential exit from the Russian market, citing the likelihood of the messaging app...

Russian President Vladimir Putin last month signed a law authorising the development of a state-backed messaging app integrated with govern...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to develop a state-controlled messaging app, aiming to reduce reliance on platforms like ...

Russia is developing a state-backed messaging app to reduce reliance on foreign platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. It will integrate dee...

Although WhatsApp's parent company Meta Platforms Inc was last year banned in Russia as an "extremist" organisation, the messenger app - wh...