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💼 BBC Business • Thursday, February 12, 2026
⚡ Key Highlights
- Russia moves to block WhatsApp
- Aims to push users to a state-owned surveillance app
- Part of a broader crackdown on messaging apps
- Raises concerns over privacy and censorship
Russia has initiated steps to block WhatsApp, a move that could affect its 90 million users in the country. WhatsApp claims this action is intended to coerce its users into switching to a state-owned surveillance app. The blockage is part of a broader crackdown on messaging apps by the Russian government. This move has sparked concerns over privacy and censorship. The Russian government has been tightening its grip on the internet and social media platforms. Users are worried about the implications of this block on their personal data and freedom of expression.
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Original Source: BBC Business
