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Kremlin's WhatsApp Ban Forces 100 Million Users to State App, Hurting Meta

Araverus Team|Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Kremlin's WhatsApp Ban Forces 100 Million Users to State App, Hurting Meta

Araverus Team

Feb 12, 2026 · 6:33 PM

Digital Censorship · Messaging Apps · Russia · WhatsApp Block

Digital CensorshipMessaging AppsRussiaWhatsApp Block

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp, aiming to push its users towards a state-owned messaging app, while also restricting access to Telegram.

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Russia Is Blocking WhatsApp to Boost Its Own Messaging Appwsj.comRussia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown - the-star.co.kethe-star.co.keRussia attempts to 'block' WhatsApp for state-backed messaging app? Here's what Meta says - WIONwionews.comRussia Blocks WhatsApp in Major Move to Shift Users to State-Backed App — Over 100 Million Affected - The420.inthe420.inWhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app - yourcentralvalley.comyourcentralvalley.com

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