📱⚖️ WhatsApp denounces Kremlin's blockade efforts in Russia
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WhatsApp has condemned the Russian government's efforts to block its service, claiming the move aims to force users to switch to a state-controlled app, Max. The Kremlin has removed WhatsApp's domains from the national DNS, citing compliance with Russian laws. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for President Putin, stated that WhatsApp could be unblocked if Meta engages in dialogue with authorities. The crackdown raises significant concerns over digital freedom and user privacy for millions in Russia.
Key points
- WhatsApp accuses Russia of attempting to force users to a state-controlled app.
- The Kremlin has blocked WhatsApp domains, citing compliance with Russian laws.
- Russian authorities demand Meta engage in dialogue to restore service.
- The crackdown on messaging apps raises concerns over digital freedom and privacy.
Links
- T-Online: WhatsApp kritisiert Komplett-Blockade in Russland
- ANSA: WhatsApp denuncia il tentativo della Russia di bloccare l'app
- TGCOM24: WhatsApp denuncia: la Russia vuole bloccare l'app
- France 24: Live: Russia evacuates village in Volgograd after military facility hit by debris
- La Libre: WhatsApp dénonce une tentative de la Russie de la "bloquer complètement"
- BFMTV: C'est "priver plus de 100 millions d'utilisateurs d'une communication privée et sécurisée": WhatsApp...
- El País: Whatsapp denuncia el bloqueo impuesto por el Kremlin y busca fórmulas para mantenerse operativa en Rusia
- wydarzenia.interia.pl: Ogromne kłopoty rosyjskiej armii. Decyzja Kremla tylko pogorszyła sytuację
Facts
- WhatsApp has over 100 million users in Russia.
- The Russian government has blocked WhatsApp domains from the national DNS.
- Dmitry Peskov stated that compliance with Russian laws is necessary for WhatsApp's unblocking.
- Max is a state-controlled messaging app promoted by the Kremlin.
Quotes
- Attempting to deprive more than 100 million users of private and secure communications is a step backwards that can only reduce the safety of people in Russia — WhatsApp
- If Meta complies, it will initiate a dialogue with the Russian authorities and then there will be an opportunity to reach an agreement — Dmitry Peskov
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