Russian authorities have taken steps to block WhatsApp, citing data privacy issues and the app’s failure to comply with local data storage regulations. The move comes after months of escalating pressure on foreign tech companies to store Russian users’ data within the country. While Telegram and other domestic messaging services remain unaffected, this ban could further isolate Russian users from global communication platforms, and marks an intensifying crackdown on digital privacy in Russia. WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta, has yet to respond to the ban, but the situation could have broader implications for international tech companies operating in Russia.
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