Russia WhatsApp block attempt sparks fresh sovereign internet fears

Russia WhatsApp block attempt has intensified concerns over the Kremlin’s push for tighter digital control and a so-called sovereign internet strategy. Meta confirmed that Russian authorities attempted to “fully block” WhatsApp, the country’s most widely used messaging platform with over 100 million users. A spokesperson described the move as a “backwards step” that could isolate … Continue reading Russia WhatsApp block attempt sparks fresh sovereign internet fears