Roskomnadzor has begun blocking voice calls in two messengers

Roskomnadzor has begun restricting voice calls in Telegram and WhatsApp as part of the fight against cybercrime

This is reported in the official statement of the agency.

"We inform that in order to counter criminals, in accordance with materials from law enforcement agencies, measures are being taken to partially restrict calls in these foreign messengers. No other restrictions on their functionality are being introduced," the service's message states.

According to Roskomnadzor, the decision was made after analyzing materials from law enforcement agencies and numerous complaints from citizens. The agency notes that Telegram and WhatsApp have become "the main voice services used for fraud and extortion of money, involvement in subversive and terrorist activities of Russian citizens".