WhatsApp ban in Russia? Messaging app says Moscow tried to ‘fully block’ app — Here’s what happens next

WhatsApp on 11 February said the Russian government has tried to “fully block” its services in the country, in order to promote a state-sponsored “super” app called Max, Bloomberg reported.

According to The Financial Times, millions of people were “abruptly cut off from WhatsApp”. The Meta Platforms-owned messaging app said it is doing everything to keep over 100 million users connected, the report added.