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Russia moves to block WhatsApp

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Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative
U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms META.O, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting Russians turn to a sta...

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 · 6h · on MSN
Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions
Boing Boing on MSN · 9h
Russia blocks Telegram and WhatsApp
 · 1d
Russian soldiers rage against Putin’s Telegram ban
Moscow wants troops – and their outspoken war-blogging allies – to use app controlled by the Kremlin

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 · 9h
Russia moves to 'fully block' WhatsApp in ongoing crackdown on social media
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Russian court fines Telegram messaging app 11 million roubles, RIA says
 · 9h
Russia defends WhatsApp restrictions after accusations of full block
Peskov defended the move, saying WhatsApp was restricted because of "Meta's refusal to comply with the regulations and the wording of Russian law."

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 · 7h
Russia Is Blocking WhatsApp to Boost Its Own Messaging App
 · 11h
Russia says it has blocked WhatsApp amid wider clampdown on social media
9hon MSN

Russia replaces WhatsApp access with state sanctioned messaging app

Russia confirmed Thursday that it is seeking to fully block WhatsApp access in the country, instead pushing users to use a state-sanctioned replacement for messaging. While WhatsApp is Russia’s most popular messenger,
14hon MSN

Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace

WhatsApp on Thursday said Russia had attempted to "fully block" its service, with 100 million users affected. The Kremlin later confirmed the move.
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