WhatsApp Fully Blocked in Russia Amid Push for State-Owned App:
2026-02-13
Russian authorities have fully blocked WhatsApp, affecting an estimated 100 million users. The move follows earlier warnings from lawmakers and is seen as part of a broader effort to steer citizens toward a state-backed messaging platform known as Max, described as an unencrypted alternative similar to China’s WeChat.WhatsApp’s parent companyContinue Reading











