WhatsApp says Russia is restricting calls to block secure communication as Kremlin promotes state-controlled messaging app MAX.

Russia has moved to limit voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, and is pushing home-grown apps as a replacement.

WhatsApp, the highly popular messaging service owned by Meta, accused the Russian government Wednesday of trying to block its service.  “WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies ...

Since launching its offensive in Ukraine, Russia has drastically restricted press freedom and freedom of speech online.

WhatsApp accused Russia of limiting access to secure communication by restricting calls, as Moscow boosts local platforms to control internet space. Foreign-owned platforms like WhatsApp face ...

The South Korean government plans a special event Friday to commemorate President Lee Jae Myung's recent election since he ...

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

Russia has partially blocked video and audio calls on popular messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp (META) in order to tackle ...

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop ...

Russia has curbed WhatsApp and Telegram calls, boosting its MAX app and tightening internet control through censorship and gradual service limits.

Russian regulators moved to restrict the popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest in a major step to push ...