Russia has blocked WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says

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Russia has blocked WhatsApp for not complying with local legislation, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Published12 Feb 2026, 03:49 PM IST

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Russia has blocked popular messaging service WhatsApp for failing to abide by Russian legislation, the Kremlin was quoted as saying by AFP on Thursday.

"Such a decision was indeed made and implemented," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about the reported ban.

Peskov said the decision was due to WhatsApp's "reluctance to comply with the norms and letter of Russian law".

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