WhatsApp has accused Russia of attempting to block its services, asserting that Moscow 's actions are a direct response to the messaging app's commitment to secure, encrypted communication for its users.

The Meta-owned platform vowed to persist in making its end-to-end encrypted services accessible within Russia.

"WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people's right to secure communication, which is why Russia is trying to block it from over 100 million Russian people," the company stated.

It added: "We will keep doing all we can to make end-to-end encrypted communication available to people everywhere, including in Russia."

In addition, Russia has begun imposing restrictions on certain Telegram and WhatsApp calls, alleging that the

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