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

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

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

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

Russia is developing a state-backed messaging app to reduce reliance on foreign platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. It will integrate deeply with government services, offering messaging, calls, and ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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