WhatsApp accuses Russian government of blocking access for millions of users to force adoption of state-backed Max app across Russia

Tdpelmedia | 13-02-2026 12:44am |

[»] Jump to Summary... WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, has raised the alarm over Russia’s moves to restrict access to its service, potentially affecting over 100 million users. According to the company, the actions are designed to steer Russians toward Max, the state-backed messaging app, and undermine private, secure communication. In a post on X,

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