Russia threatens full WhatsApp shutdown

6 days ago

Russia's state communications watchdog has threatened to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported. In August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, and on Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases. On Friday, the Roskomnadzor watchdog again accused WhatsApp of failing