Russia Curtails Foreign Messaging Apps to Push Local Digital Sovereignty
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 7:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Russia is restricting calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, accusing these foreign-owned platforms of non-compliance with Russian laws. Moscow aims to reduce reliance on foreign technology, promoting its own state-backed messaging service. Restrictions may lift if platforms comply fully with Russian regulations.
