Messaging giant says Moscow is targeting secure communications as authorities restrict foreign platforms over fraud and terrorism probes.

Russia plans to block WhatsApp, pushing users toward a state-controlled app, as authorities restrict independent messaging platforms.

MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The ‌Telegram messaging app, an important platform for public and private ‌communications in Russia, is facing new...

Russia has confirmed that it has blocked instant messaging app WhatsApp in the country, instead directing Russian citizens to use its state-backed Max...

Russia has confirmed that it has blocked instant messaging app WhatsApp in the country, instead directing Russian citizens to use its state-backed Max...

Authorities in Russia have banned the use of WhatsApp, affecting roughly 100 million users as the Eastern European country pushes people toward...

Authorities in Russia have banned the use of WhatsApp, affecting roughly 100 million users as the Eastern European country pushes people toward...

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to block the app in an attempt to steer users toward a state-backed "national messenger." The move came as part of a...

Russia has attempted to fully block...

Russia has attempted to fully block...