Event Brief
Russia's Max Super-App Launched Amid Messaging Block
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Max is promoted heavily as WhatsApp and Telegram face blocking in Russia.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Launch of the Max super-app
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: WhatsApp and Telegram are being blocked in the country.
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