Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

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Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

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Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

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WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

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