Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes 100M Users to State-Controlled...

In brief

  • WhatsApp said Russia attempted a full block of its service on Thursday, calling the move an effort to funnel over 100 million users toward a state-owned app without encryption.
  • Kremlin spokesman Peskov warns there is “no chance” of either service returning without dialogue.
  • Russia’s Max app, mandatory on new devices since 2025, has been flagged by digital rights advocates as a…

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