A messaging app endorsed by the Kremlin will be a mandatory preinstallation for smartphones in Russia beginning next month.

The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets ...

A Russian state-backed messenger application called MAX, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets from next month, the ...

A Russian state-backed messenger application called MAX, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets from next month, the ...

Following closely on the heels of the introduction of new tools designed to provide safety enhancements to WhatsApp users, ...

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 ...

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.

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media and internet regulator, said that "in order to counteract criminals," measures were being taken to restrict voice calls on the messaging services. The ...