Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025

The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.

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