A Russian state-backed messenger application called MAX, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users, ...

WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, says it's concerned Russia is blocking voice calls to push users to other platforms where ...

Russian authorities have announced partial restrictions on calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp. This is part of a ...

Russia has ordered a state-backed messaging app to be installed on all devices across the country in a move set to ...

The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets sold in the country, in a move that could increase surveillance of Russian ...

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share ...

The Russian leadership wants to force WhatsApp out of the country. The preferred alternative called MAX must now be ...

Moscow claims the encrypted apps are used for “deceit and extortion.” Meta says it’s a push to get Russians onto less secure ...

The Russian government, in a latest move, imposed a ban on Telegram, WhatsApp calls as a long-term effort to enhance internet ...

A Russian state-backed messenger application cast as a rival to WhatsApp which critics have said could be used for ...

Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.

Russia claims that WhatsApp and Telegram are used to deceive and extort money, involving Russian citizens in illegal ...