Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace - CNBC
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Russia has fully blocked WhatsApp as part of a broader crackdown on messaging apps, promoting a state-backed alternative. This move follows restrictions on other platforms like Telegram, intensifying control over digital communication.
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