WhatsApp says Russia wants to block the app, gives reason: ‘WhatsApp is private and defies…’

WhatsApp has accused Russia of attempting to block its services, stating that the move is a direct result of the app’s commitment to secure, encrypted communication. The Meta-owned messaging service has vowed to continue its efforts to provide these private services to users in Russia. This comes a day after the country’s digital development ministry said that it has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing them of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.

“WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people’s right to secure communication,” WhatsApp said in a statement.