Tension between Russian and American companies is continuously increasing. In the latest case, WhatsApp has said that Russia has tried to impose a complete ban on its service. Confirming this, the company spokesperson confirmed that we will make every possible effort to keep the users connected. Let us tell you that some services of WhatsApp are already banned in Russia and now in the latest reports it is being said that it has been completely blocked. Earlier it was reported that Russia’s communication watchdog Roskomnadzor has removed WhatsApp from the online directory. Around 10 lakh users are using WhatsApp here.
Why is Russia taking strict action?
Russia has been taking strict action against American companies since the start of the war with Ukraine. Apart from this, the government here wants more and more of its citizens to use the government app named MAX. Its critics say that the government wants to track citizens through this app.
These features of WhatsApp are already blocked in Russia
Russia had banned calling on WhatsApp and Telegram last year. Russia says that both these platforms are not sharing information with legal agencies in cases of fraud and terrorism. Similarly, Russia had also banned Apple’s FaceTime and Snapchat in December. It has been said in the order that these apps were being used for fraud and planning and carrying out terrorist activities.
What is the government saying about lifting the ban?
The Russian government says that if Meta follows its rules then lifting the ban can be considered. When the Kremlin spokesperson was asked whether the ban on WhatsApp would be lifted, he said that it is a question of following the law. If Meta follows the laws and starts talks with Russian authorities then an agreement can be reached. At the same time, if Meta is not ready to accept the laws of Russia, then there is no chance of lifting the ban on WhatsApp.
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