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MAX messaging app

Russia attempts to block WhatsApp, promotes MAX

February 12, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Russia has attempted to fully block Meta-owned WhatsApp, part of a broader push to control its digital space. Authorities are promoting a state-run messaging app called MAX. The move affects over 100 million users in the country and raises concerns about privacy. WhatsApp said the action appears aimed at forcing users to adopt the government-backed […]

Filed Under: World Tagged With: internet surveillance Russia, Latest, MAX messaging app, messaging app ban, Meta in Russia, Russia WhatsApp block, Russian tech regulations

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