Why is Russia Banning WhatsApp and Telegram?

Cyber Magazine·Feb 15

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Russia is killing Telegram, its most popular messaging app, despite fears of pushback

NBC News·Mar 22

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Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens

CBS News·Feb 12

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Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

BBC·Feb 12

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Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

CNN·Feb 10

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Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative

Al Jazeera·Feb 12

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WhatsApp Ban: Russia's Social Media Crackdown Explained

Technology Magazine·Feb 12

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Russia moves to block WhatsApp after limiting access to Telegram

Euronews.com·Feb 12

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'Great crackdown': Russia tightens the screws on the internet

Reuters·Mar 19