Russia restricts voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram to fight fraud and terrorism, pushing its own app, MAX.

Russia has imposed partial restrictions on voice calls through WhatsApp and Telegram, citing the need to combat fraud and terrorism. The move follows Russia's increased efforts to control the internet since its invasion of Ukraine. Access to calls on these apps may be restored if they comply with Russian law, including providing data to law enforcement. This comes as Russia promotes its own messaging app, MAX, as an alternative.