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Russia Imposes Fresh Limits on WhatsApp and Telegram Messaging Apps
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Russia announced that it would restrict users' access to messages applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram. The measure that should be implemented soon may affect about 100 million users in the country. The Russian government justifies the action by stating that the platforms, including the Meta (WhatsApp’s gift) and Telegram, are not sharing necessary information with the authorities. Kremlin claims that they need access to data from exchange…
In Russia, the pulse for control of digital communications has risen. In recent days, millions of users have seen voice calls restricted on WhatsApp and Telegram, as the government pushes its own platforms and tightens its control over Russia’s network. The clash, which has long been brewing, mixes politics, security and technology, and threatens to seriously limit access to encrypted services for more than 100 million people. Another impending …
Russia Imposes Fresh Limits on WhatsApp and Telegram Messaging Apps
Russian authorities have imposed additional restrictions on popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, tightening controls over digital communication platforms. The move reflects ongoing efforts by the government to regulate online activity and monitor information flow within the country.
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