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Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

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  • The Kremlin blocked Meta's WhatsApp and urged Russians to use a new state-backed Max platform instead, signaling a broader push to control messaging services.
  • WhatsApp said Moscow fully blocked its service to push people toward Max, which it described as a surveillance app in the process.
  • Roskomnadzor framed the move as compliance with data localization laws, pressing to store Russian users' data inside the country.

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Russia moves to block WhatsApp, pushes state-backed rival

https://www.dw.com/en/russia-moves-to-block-whatsapp-as-moscow-pushes-state-backed-rival/a-75922756Dw.com
Russia moves to block WhatsApp, pushes state-backed rival

Russia moves to block WhatsApp after limiting access to Telegram

https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/12/russia-moves-to-block-whatsapp-after-introducing-telegram-restrictionsEuronews.com
Russia moves to block WhatsApp after limiting access to Telegram

Russia says it has blocked WhatsApp amid wider clampdown on social media | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/tech/russia-whatsapp-social-media-clampdown-intlCnn.com
Russia says it has blocked WhatsApp amid wider clampdown on social media | CNN Business

Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/12/russia-attempt-block-whatsapp-meta-saysTheguardian.com
Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/russia-whatsapp-meta-max.htmlCnbc.com
Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace

Russia has blocked WhatsApp.

https://www.theverge.com/tech/877700/russia-has-blocked-whatsappTheverge.com
Russia has blocked WhatsApp.

Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-targets-whatsapp-and-telegram-pushes-homegrown-app/Politico.eu
Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app

Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and ‘drive users to state-owned surveillance app’

https://nypost.com/2026/02/12/world-news/whatsapp-says-russia-has-tried-to-fully-block-the-messaging-app/Nypost.com
Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and ‘drive users to state-owned surveillance app’

Putin accused of ‘total censorship’ after blocking WhatsApp

https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/whatsapp-blocked-russia-putin-censorship-txzcbg6cjThetimes.com
Putin accused of ‘total censorship’ after blocking WhatsApp

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