WhatsApp says the Russian government tries to block services because the platform offers safe and encrypted communication
The Russian government began, on Wednesday (13.ago.2025), to restrict services from and on the grounds that companies refuse to share information with security forces in cases of fraud and terrorism.
WhatsApp, a messaging application belonging to, stated on Thursday (14.ago) that the Russian government tries to block its services because the platform offers safe and encrypted communication to users.
The dispute between the Russian government and the technological platforms has been going on for years, but has been intensifying since February 2022, when AE has begun a conflict that has lasted 3 and a half years.
In a statement quoted by the agency , WhatsApp stated that its service “It is private, with end-to-end encryption, and challenges government attempts to violate people’s right to safe communication, so Russia is trying to block it to over 100 million Russians”.
The application said that “It will continue to do everything possible to maintain the encrypted communication services to people everywhere, including Russia. ”
Telegram reported that its moderators use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to monitor the platform’s public messages. “Telegram actively fights the harmful use of its platform, including called sabotage or violence and fraud”, The company said in a statement, also mentioned by the Reuters.
There is still no information whether restrictions will be temporary or permanent, nor if other communication platforms will also be affected by Russian government measures. Current limitations focus on call services, although other features can also be equally impacted.
