Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp and messaging service Telegram last year
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A state watchdog has accused the messaging service of failing to comply with national laws
WhatsApp on Thursday said Russia had attempted to "fully block" its service, with 100 million users affected. The Kremlin later…
'The Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,' said…
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps…
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
