By Alexander Marrow (Reuters) -Russian lawmakers on Tuesday voted for the development of a state-backed messaging app that ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

(MENAFN) In a strategic effort to bolster its digital independence, Russia has rolled out a new national messaging application ... of locally developed apps, state-run e-government platforms ...

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

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 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.