Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised the creation of a state-backed messaging app, aiming to integrate this service with various government functionalities to better serve the Russian population. This initiative occurs amid Russia's efforts to block WhatsApp, which offers private, end-to-end encrypted communication, as it challenges government control over secure communication methods. The intent is to restrict access for over 100 million Russians to such secure messaging services, while promises are made to maintain access to encrypted communication globally.
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised the development of its own, state-backed messaging app, which will be integrated with government services, and will provide a more functional service to locals.
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.
We will keep doing all we can to make end-to-end encrypted communication available to people everywhere, including in Russia.
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