Odaily Planet Daily report: On Wednesday, Russian media reported that the domain of WhatsApp has been completely blocked. According to reports, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that lifting the block on WhatsApp requires the messaging service to comply with Russian laws and demonstrate willingness to negotiate. Last year, Moscow began restricting certain calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. In January this year, Andrey Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, said that the country's telecommunications regulator would take measures to completely block WhatsApp by the end of 2026. (Cointelegraph)
Russia fully blocks WhatsApp domains by 2026 deadline
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Russia has fully blocked WhatsApp-related domains by 2026, as reported in on-chain news. President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson said unblocking would require compliance with crypto laws and negotiations. Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram calls started in Moscow last year. In January 2026, Russian State Duma Deputy Andrey Svintsov confirmed the telecom regulator planned to fully block WhatsApp by the end of 2026.
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