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Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp
(kyivindependent.com)
this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2025
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Not blocking telegram though. ๐
Why block a popular messenger that has no e2ee by default and shady custom e2ee that doesn't even sync between multiple devices users can optionally use? Sounds counterproductive
Because it isn't controlled by Russia.