Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Meta Alleges Push Toward ‘State Surveillance App’ - 100 Million Users At Risk

Last year, Russia began limiting some calls ‌on ​WhatsApp and the messaging service Telegram. It ‌also blocked Apple's ...

Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

Meta can read your WhatsApp messages, lawsuit alleges

Meta denies the allegations.
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Russia blocks Meta's WhatsApp messaging service, FT reports

Russian ‌authorities have removed Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp, which had ​at least 100 million users in the country ​until recently, from ​the equivalent of an online directory run by the internet ...

Meta warned EU plans to impose measures on tech giant to reverse WhatsApp AI policy

The move follows the European Commission announcing an investigation in December into whether the social media giant had breached antitrust rules.

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Meta Platforms (META) child safety lawsuit proceeds as AI data center deal advances

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 13 Best Extremely Profitable Stocks to Invest in Now. Reuters reported on January 30, 2026, that Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is preparing to go ...