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

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the ...

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the ...

Russia is restricting calls via the foreign messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram, allegedly to defend against terrorists ...

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop ...

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media and internet regulator, said that "in order to counteract criminals," measures were being taken ...

Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet. View on euronews ...

Russia has curbed WhatsApp and Telegram calls, boosting its MAX app and tightening internet control through censorship and gradual service limits.

Moscow claims the encrypted apps are used for “deceit and extortion.” Meta says it’s a push to get Russians onto less secure services to allow government surveillance.

Since launching its offensive in Ukraine, Russia has drastically restricted press freedom and freedom of speech online.

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