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

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

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

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

June 10 (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday voted for the development of a state-backed messaging app that would be closely integrated with government services, as Moscow strives to reduce ...

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

Vlad's app, named after Vladimir Putin, is part of a broader effort to establish a sovereign digital ecosystem and assert ...

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

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