Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, alleging apps used for fraud and terrorism
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Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, alleging apps used for fraud and terrorism
Abstract
Calls via foreign-owned platforms curbed as critics say Kremlin is pushing for greater control over Russia’s internet
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The Guardian
Date
2025-08-13
Section
World news
Language
English
ISSN
0261-3077
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06/09/2025, 17:29
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The Guardian
Rights
Censorship
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Russian Federation
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. (2025, August 13). Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, alleging apps used for fraud and terrorism. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/13/russia-clamps-down-on-whatsapp-and-telegram-over-data-sharing
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