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(Bloomberg) --WhatsApp said the Russian government has moved to “fully block” the world’s most popular messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored ...

Russian authorities removed WhatsApp from the online directory of internet services, per a report WhatsApp had at least 100 million users in Russia before its removal WhatsApp is owned by Meta ...

Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, as it has been promoting home-grown platforms and seeks greater ...

Simply sign up to the Russian politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Millions of Russians were abruptly cut off from the encrypted WhatsApp messaging service on Wednesday afternoon ...

WhatsApp said the Moscow has fully blocked its services in Russia, to promote a state-sponsored 'super' app called Max. The move has impacted 100 million users. (Reuters / Thomas White / File photo) ...

Russia has moved to "fully block" Meta-owned WhatsApp, according to a company spokesperson, as Moscow intensifies its efforts to promote domestic platforms and tighten its grip on the nation's ...

Russian regulators are pushing a state-developed app as an alternative to WhatsApp Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps.

Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly ...

Moscow had warned WhatsApp over violations WhatsApp says it will try to keep users connected Russia promotes state-backed app MAX Mixed reaction from Russians in Moscow MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U.S.