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Russian lawmaker ‘warns’ WhatsApp

Russian lawmakers say 'security threat' WhatsApp should prepare to leave Russia
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector said on Friday, warning that the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms was likely to be put on a list of restricted software.
Russian lawmakers claim WhatsApp is a national security threat, should prepare to leave the country
A Russian lawmaker who regulates the country's IT said WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, warning it would likely be put on a list of restricted software.
Russia labels WhatsApp a national security threat, pushes for local alternative
MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers have declared WhatsApp, the world’s most widely used messaging platform owned by Meta, a threat to national security. The announcement follows recent legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on foreign digital platforms.
Russian lawmaker says WhatsApp is a security threat and should prepare to leave the Russian market
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector said on Friday, warning that the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms is very likely to be put on a list of restricted software.
Russia Signals Final Warning to WhatsApp over National Security Concerns
Russian lawmakers declared WhatsApp a security threat, urging the US-controlled platform to prepare for exit as Moscow accelerates its digital sovereignty strategy.
WhatsApp should prepare to exit Russian market, senior lawmaker says
Messaging app WhatsApp may soon be blocked in Russia, as lawmakers push for tighter restrictions on digital platforms from "unfriendly countries".
Lawmaker warns WhatsApp to prepare for potential exit as Russia eyes dependence on native apps
Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin suggested that WhatsApp should prepare to exit Russia due to increasing restrictions on foreign tech platforms. The Kremlin is pushing for digital sovereignty, with a focus on developing domestic alternatives amid ongoing sanctions.
WhatsApp Faces Expulsion: Russia's Security Concerns
Russia considers WhatsApp a threat to its national security, prompting officials to suggest the app's potential ban. In response, President Vladimir Putin signed a law for a state-backed messaging service to replace foreign platforms,
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, influential lawmaker says
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector said on Friday, warning that the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms is very likely to be put on a list of restricted software.
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