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Roskomnadzor Threatens to Block WhatsApp Over Alleged Legal Violations

The state media regulator said it was imposing new restrictions on the messenger, which it claimed is being used to organize terrorist activities.

Apple Cracks Down on India’s Re-Exports of iPhones to Russia – Reports

Although Apple halted official sales in Russia, new models continue to reach the Russian market through parallel imports and private suppliers.

Sberbank Using AI to Cut 20% of Staff by End of 2025, Gref Says

German Gref said the bank’s heavy spending on AI left little room for other investments.

Moscow Court Arrests Ex-Skolkovo Technopark Head on Bribery Mediation Charges

Renat Batyrov faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.

Russian Lawmakers Still Prefer Telegram Despite Kremlin Push for State-Backed Max Messenger

Earlier reports said the presidential administration had instructed lawmakers and officials to move their official channels to Max.

Russia’s Largest Chip Maker Tops List of Most Unprofitable Companies

State-owned firms in the top 10 accounted for 652.8 billion rubles ($7.91 billion) of losses, or 70% of the total.

Senior Russian Lawmaker Rejects Idea of AI Deputies

Volodin's remarks came a week after Albania announced that the world’s first AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public contracts portfolio...

Russian ‘Orthodox WhatsApp’ Debuts Without Church’s Endorsement

The Android app, officially called Zosima, was first envisioned as a tool to connect parishioners with local churches and clergy.

WhatsApp Still Russia’s Most Widely Used Messenger Despite Video Call Restrictions

WhatsApp reached 97 million unique monthly users in August, over three times more than the Kremlin-backed messenger Max.

Scams Surge on Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max

As many as 1,000 ads appear daily on darknet forums and Telegram channels offering between $10 and $250 for temporary access to Max accounts, Kommersant...

Everything You Need to Know About Max, Russia’s State-Backed Answer to WhatsApp

The government is pulling out all the stops to make Max Russia's "super-app." But its technical flaws and privacy risks are hard to ignore.

opinion Anton Starikov

Russia's State-Backed Messaging App Is a Blatant Attempt at Control

Officially, the Kremlin says they are protecting people from scams. But they are really cutting off easy online communication for dissenting voices.

Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max to Come Pre-Installed on Devices Starting Next Month

The move comes as authorities test restrictions on foreign messaging services, with Russians reporting disruptions on WhatsApp and Telegram calls since...

Kremlin Orders Officials to Move Telegram Channels to Domestic Messaging App Max – Vyorstka

The move is aimed at creating a “priority information system” on Max before the platform opens to the public.

Former VK Chief Takes Over Russian Gaming Studio Behind World of Tanks

Lesta Games took over Wargaming's Russian and Belarusian assets after it left the countries following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

North Korea Seeks AI Collaboration With Russia – Reports

International sanctions remain a major barrier to technological exchange with North Korea.

Fund Linked to Putin’s Daughter Invests in Tech Firm as Kremlin Targets Foreign Platforms

Katerina Tikhonova's fund invested in a company whose communications software is touted as a Russian substitute for Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Russia Closes Bribery Case Against Tech Executive

Sergei Matsotsky is a co-founder of Russian IT giant IBS and a leading figure in the country’s tech sector.

Russian Developers Urge Ban on Microsoft Windows for School Exams

The developers argue that this approach violates a presidential decree that prohibits the use of foreign software by government institutions and their...

opinion Sarkis Darbinyan

Western Tech Companies Are Capitulating to Russian Censors. Here's How Russians Can Fight Back.

Both Google and Apple have been making VPNs inaccessible at Moscow's request. Thankfully, there are still ways Russians can use the internet freely.

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