Russia has imposed restrictions on voice calls made through Telegram and WhatsApp due to their non-compliance with local laws regarding information sharing with law enforcement. Users can still send messages, but call functionalities are affected. The restrictions will remain until both platforms comply with Russian regulations and cooperate with Roskomnadzor. Telegram stated it actively monitors content to combat fraud and violence, while WhatsApp has not commented. Since August 11, voice calls on Telegram have been largely ineffective, and WhatsApp calls have faced significant disruptions. Additionally, President Putin has approved the creation of a state-backed messaging application to reduce reliance on foreign technology and enable user monitoring.