June 18, 2026
Authorities push state-backed apps while users remain cautious over privacy concerns
The social networking giant moves away from its “historic reliance” on advertising revenue
The press wing said in a statement that the verified Facebook page with 4.4 million followers would no longer remain active
The move against WhatsApp, Russia's most popular messenger, is the culmination of six months of pressure on the US company
The lawsuit claims Meta enabled predators to access minors, leading to real-world abuse
The Commission says it is considering designating WhatsApp's "channels" featureas a very large platform
Russian authorities push state-backed MAX app while restricting Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
The country restricts access citing refusal to share data with law enforcers
