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Two Popular Messaging Apps Are Once Again in Russia's Hands

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According to Russia, imposing restrictions is necessary to eradicate crime.
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According to Russia, imposing restrictions is necessary to eradicate crime.

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In order to combat crime, measures are being taken to partially restrict connections on foreign messengers, according to a statement from Russian intelligence. In Russia, some functions in popular apps have been blocked to curb—as they say—fraud, extortion, and terrorism. Local media report that the Russian decision was made at the very top.

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Polsat News broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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