Russia’ s state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has threatened to completely block WhatsApp if the messaging service doesn’t comply with national laws, news agencies reported.

This follows August’s restrictions on some WhatsApp and Telegram calls, with authorities accusing foreign-owned platforms, including Meta, of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.

Roskomnadzor reiterated its accusation on Friday, saying WhatsApp had failed to meet Russian requirements designed to prevent and combat crime.

“If the messaging service continues to fail to meet the demands of Russian legislation, it will be completely blocked,” Interfax news agency quoted it as saying.

WhatsApp has accused Moscow of trying to block millions of Russians from ac

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