By Michelle Ndaga
Russian authorities are set to implement partial restrictions on voice and video calls made through Telegram and WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta Platforms.
According to the Interfax news agency, the move was announced by Russia’s telecommunications watchdog, which said the measures are aimed at tightening control over certain online communication services.
The regulator did not provide a specific timeline for the restrictions or details on how they will be enforced but indicated that text messaging functions on the platforms will remain unaffected.
