Last Updated: November 15, 2026

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    Russia blocks Meta-owned WhatsApp for defying local laws

    Russia has officially blocked messaging app WhatsApp, saying the company did not follow the country’s laws. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the decision on Thursday, stating that the app showed “reluctance to comply with Russian law.” WhatsApp Says Access Was Restricted WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, said Russian authorities tried to fully block the.