Both platforms had their run-ins with the Russian authorities in the past. The Kremlin tried to block Telegram between ...

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop ...

WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block millions of Russians from accessing secure communication after calls on the ...

Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.

Russia has begun restricting voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, alleging non-compliance with Russian law regarding ...

Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, accusing misuse for sabotage and terrorism. Putin supports a state-run messaging ...

Russia has partially blocked audio calls on WhatsApp and Telegram as part of a broader internet control strategy, coinciding ...

Russia claims that WhatsApp and Telegram are used to deceive and extort money, involving Russian citizens in illegal ...

In a latest crackdown on freedom of speech, Russia has restricted messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, accusing the ...

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share ...

The curbs are part of Russia’s push for ‘digital sovereignty’, which includes a new state-backed messaging app to reduce ...