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Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Pushes Users Toward State-Backed Alternative · NabkaNews

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Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Pushes Users Toward State-Backed Alternative

TechRepublic·Feb 13

This story is reported by TechRepublic. Read what other outlets are saying below, then open the original report for full details.

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Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block platform, push users to state app

The Record from Recorded Future News·Feb 12

Russia shuts down WhatsApp, promotes state-backed app

Straight Arrow·Feb 12

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp and promotes state-backed MAX alternative

WhatsApp Gets the Boot in Russia — Because Nothing Says 'Freedom' Like a Mandatory Government App

Technology Org·Feb 13

Meta-owned WhatsApp says ‘Today the Russian government attempted to …’

The Times of India·Feb 12

Russia moves to block WhatsApp after Telegram curbs: What’s behind the crackdown?

Firstpost·Feb 12

What is Russia’s Max alternative after WhatsApp block?

Storyboard18·Feb 12

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