Russian lawmakers on Tuesday voted for the development of a state-backed messaging app that would be closely integrated with ...

The new app "combines the features of a messenger and the functions of government services," the Duma's press service ...

The app has received initial approval from lawmakers and is designed to integrate directly with state services, raising ...

To push adoption, the Russian government may block popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram entirely. This would ...

Russian lawmakers have approved the development of a state-backed messaging app, aiming to integrate it with government ...

The app will be more than a national messenger, allowing users to confirm their age at the supermarket or check into a hotel ...

Russian lawmakers took a major step toward the creation of a Russian “super app,” passing legislation authorizing the creation of a national instant messaging service.

Russia seeks competitive domestic messaging. The Kremlin supports the development of high-quality Russian apps to innovate ...

In a bid to tighten control over its digital ecosystem, Russia's exploring to create its own, state-controlled messaging ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to replace WhatsApp with a homegrown messaging service, urging officials to transition ...

Russia set to introduce state-controlled Vlad App, named after Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is expected to replace WhastApp and Telegram from the largest country in the world.

WhatsApp is the last surviving foreign messaging platform in Russia, and now, Putin wants it gone. The Russian president ...