Event Brief
Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Promotes State App
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp to push citizens towards a state-owned surveillance app.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Blocking WhatsApp service
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: To drive people to a state-owned surveillance app
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