Russian authorities have ordered a block on WhatsApp, marking an escalation in the Kremlin’s campaign to restrict access to foreign messaging services and redirect users towards state-controlled alternatives.
Russia Signals Potential Ban on WhatsApp Amid Compliance Dispute
Russia has warned that it may impose a full ban on the messaging platform WhatsApp, accusing the service of failing to comply with national legislation.
Russia fines Google 3 million roubles for failing to delete banned content
On Monday, a Moscow court fined Alphabet Inc.’s Google (GOOGL.O) 3 million rubles ($400,386) for not deleting content it deemed illegal. This was part of a larger dispute between Russia