#Russia has #removed #WhatsApp, #Facebook, and #Instagram from a state-run online directory, effectively blocking access to the apps without any workarounds. The move follows months of pressure on users to switch to state-controlled alternatives. Millions of Russians were abruptly cut off from the encrypted messaging service. https://www.ft.com/content/468ebeec-3d38-4f8c-8513-97f533d8f43b?eicker.news #tech #media #news


