ON THE RECORD · 3 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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.
verbatim, matched to source
CBS News
“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.
verbatim, matched to source
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.
verbatim, matched to source
CBS News