On June 10, the Russian State Duma passed legislation authorizing the establishment of a national instant messaging service akin to WhatsApp. This official platform will facilitate various bureaucratic functions, including legal electronic signatures. The specifics of government operation remain unclear, but VK, a company aligned with the Kremlin, is reportedly working on a multifunctional app named Max. This initiative reflects a broader trend of the Russian government seeking tighter regulation over its Internet landscape and asserting sovereignty from foreign tech entities, with a history of enforcing compliance from major companies.
The State Duma's recent legislation aims to create a national messaging service similar to WhatsApp, emphasizing control over technology and the internet in Russia.
The potential new app, Max, developed by VK, a Kremlin-aligned company, aims to centralize various digital services like messaging and payments under state oversight.
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