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Russia Blocks Signal App Citing Legal Violations, Says Roskomnadzor

Aug 9, 2024, 02:58 PM

Russia has blocked the secure messaging app Signal, citing violations of local laws as the reason for the action, according to Roskomnadzor. This development has affected hundreds of users in Russia, who have reported glitches with the app. Signal, known for its encryption capabilities, is used by up to a million Russians for secure communications. The Russian government has also blocked YouTube and is considering further restrictions on other platforms.