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“attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,”
WhatsApp · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
WhatsApp said in a statement earlier this year that Russia attempted to fully block WhatsApp to drive users to a state-owned surveillance app.
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CBS News
“less safety for people in Russia.”
WhatsApp · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
WhatsApp called Russia's move to block the platform a backwards step that would lead to less safety for people in Russia.
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CBS News
“over 100 million users from private and secure communication.”
WhatsApp · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
WhatsApp said Russia's attempt to block the platform would isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication.
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CBS News