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Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for someIn what has been cast by diplomats as Russia's "great crackdown", Russia has repeatedly blocked mobile internet and granted sweeping powers...05 Apr, 2026, 10.47 PM IST- Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNsTelegram's billionaire founder, Pavel Durov, said on Saturday that Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks (VPN) triggered a pro...04 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for someRussia is promoting its own messenger app, MAX, as foreign communication platforms face restrictions. Many Russians are reluctant to adopt ...03 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- '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...20 Mar, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- 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...13 Feb, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
- 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.12 Feb, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- 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...12 Feb, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- 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...12 Feb, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- 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...23 Dec, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
- 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....04 Dec, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
- 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 ...14 Aug, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
- 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 ...14 Aug, 2025, 06.18 AM IST
- 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...13 Aug, 2025, 07.50 PM IST
- 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...10 Jun, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
- Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations-agenciesMoscow's Tagansky District Court fined WhatsApp 18 million roubles ($301,255) and Snap 1 million roubles, news agencies reported. WhatsApp ...28 Jul, 2022, 03.04 PM IST
- Telegram & WhatsApp duck ban in Russia amid war as authorities use these chat platforms to propel propagandaAn average of 2.5 million new users joined Telegram daily in the last three weeks.19 Mar, 2022, 09.54 AM IST
- Facebook's loss, Telegram's gain: Chat app adds 'record' 70 mn users in a day after WhatsApp outageTelegram has gone from the 56th most downloaded free app in the United States to the fifth.06 Oct, 2021, 08.03 AM IST
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