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"textContent": "Russia has attempted to fully block Meta-owned WhatsApp, part of a broader push to control its digital space. Authorities are promoting a state-run messaging app called MAX. The move affects over 100 million users in the country and raises concerns about privacy. WhatsApp said the action appears aimed at forcing users to adopt the government-backed […]",
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