WhatsApp complains about restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

WhatsApp complained about restrictions to its service in Russia on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of trying to deprive more than 100 million Russians of the right to private communications before ‌the holiday season.

WhatsApp’s statement ‌followed a repeat warning by Russia’s communications regulator that it would completely block WhatsApp if it did not ‌comply with its demands to bring its services into line with Russian law.