WhatsApp has announced that Russia is trying to restrict the operation of the messenger by refusing to provide access to encrypted messages. The company emphasizes that end-to-end encryption safeguards users' rights to private communication, which is causing resistance from Russian authorities.

It should be noted that Russia has begun to limit calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, accusing these platforms of refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in cases related to fraud and terrorism.

WhatsApp has stated that it will continue to work on maintaining access to encrypted communication for users worldwide, including in Russia. According to Reuters, Telegram has responded by stating that its moderators, using AI, delete millions of harmful messages daily and actively combat fraud and calls for violence.

Conflicts between Russia and foreign tech companies have been ongoing for several years, and following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country's authorities intensified control over the internet space.