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    Russia has blocked WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says

    Neha Kumari
    By Neha KumariFebruary 13, 2026

    Russia has decided to block the popular messaging platform WhatsApp for allegedly failing to comply with Russian legislation, the Kremlin notified on Thursday, according to news agency AFP.

    “Such a decision was indeed made and implemented,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about the reported ban.

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