Russia threatens to ban the WhatsApp application and accuses it of not combating crimes
Opponents say that the campaign aims to force Russians to use local platforms. The Russian Communications Supervision Authority said "Roscomandor" WhatsApp is used "To prepare and carry out terrorist acts in the country, and to carry out fraud and other crimes against our citizens" The authority added: "If the messaging app does not comply with Russian legislation, it will be completely blocked" The giant American technology company did not issue a statement. "dead" Owner of the messaging service, any comment immediately. Moscow requires both applications to make user data available when requested by law enforcement agencies, to investigate fraud and activities that Russia classifies as terrorist. Human rights activists fear that this will lead to an expansion of the scope of state surveillance in Russia and that the measure will be used to target opponents of the Kremlin or the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
She said WhatsApp ban in Russia Targeting opponents of the Kremlin.
