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Russian Lawmaker States "WhatsApp's Presence In Russia Is A Breach In National Security And Its Fate Is Determined
#RUSSIAN LAWMAKER SAYS RUSSIA'S NEW HOME GROWN MESSENGER 'MAX' WOULD BE LIKELY TO INCREASE ITS MARKET SHARE IN EVENT OF #WHATSAPP'S DEPARTURE #RUSSIAN LAWMAKER SAYS #WHATSAPP IS VERY LIKELY TO BE ADDED TO A LIST OF IT COMPANIES FROM 'UNFRIENDLY COUNTRIES' WHO WILL FACE
Russia's Lawmaker Warns that "WhatsApp Is Very Likely To Be Added To A List Of It Companies From 'Unfriendly Countries' Who Will Face Restrictions" 🇷🇺📱🚫
A senior member of Russia’s parliament said WhatsApp is “very likely” to be added to a government list of technology companies from so-called “unfriendly countries,” a designation that would subject the Meta Platforms-owned messenger to operating restrictions and could force it to leave the Russian market. The lawmaker described WhatsApp’s presence as a national-security risk and advised the company to prepare for an exit. He added that Max, a home-grown messaging service, stands to increase its market share if WhatsApp departs.
