Russia blocks WhatsApp
The Hill
by Ashleigh FieldsFebruary 12, 2026
Russia on Thursday moved to block the WhatsApp messaging platform owned by Meta, further restricting international communications for citizens and visitors. In 2022, Meta Russia was designated as an extremist platform by Russian authorities, and access to its platforms — including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — has been limited since. “Today the Russian government attempted…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/12/2026