WhatsApp is now fully blocked in Russia

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By Steve DentFeb 12, 2026, 6:09 am90 pts
After warnings from lawmakers last year, WhatsApp has been blocked in Russia for as many as 100 million users, the Financial Times reported. Russian authorities removed the app from an online directory, effectively wiping it from Russia's internet. The government has previously said that it wants users to…

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