Russia has completely banned WhatsApp-related domains

Odaily News: Russian news media reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp's domain names have 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 show a willingness to negotiate. Last year, Moscow began restricting some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. In January of this year, Andrey Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, said the country's telecommunications regulator would take measures to completely block WhatsApp by the end of 2026. (Cointelegraph)