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Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp: reportIn August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.
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Moscow: Russia's state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on Friday it continues to restrict the WhatsApp messaging service and will block it entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, state-run TASS news agency reported.

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In August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, and on Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.

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(Published 28 November 2025, 21:45 IST)