WhatsApp Stands Against Russian Blockade

In a bold statement, WhatsApp has criticized Russia's recent move to partially block its service, highlighting the platform's commitment to privacy and secure communication. "WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people's right to secure communication," the company declared, underscoring the significance of this action affecting over 100 million users in Russia.

Russia's Justification for the Block

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media regulator, has accused WhatsApp and Telegram of facilitating deceptive practices and involvement in illegal activities. The regulator stated, "These platforms are the main voice services used to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities." This decision, according to Roskomnadzor, was made following reports from law enforcement and numerous citizen complaints.